Finasteride 2.5 years results. Please be patient with hair medications and don't lose hope. Progress Pictures 5/23/2024
User shared 2.5-year progress using finasteride for hair loss, showing significant improvement and reduced hair shedding. Persistence with finasteride led to thicker hair and fewer hair fall issues.
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Testosterone within the normal range does not significantly contribute to male pattern baldness (MPB); DHT is the main factor that can be controlled. Genetics play a crucial role in hair loss, and treatments like finasteride and dutasteride, which block DHT, can help despite potentially raising testosterone levels.
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