1 Year Mark. 1mg Oral Finasteride, 5% Topical Minoxidil 2mL Progress Pictures 3/31/2024
The user has seen significant hair regrowth after one year using 1mg oral finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil, considering a hair transplant if progress stalls. They experienced an initial shedding phase and temporary erectile dysfunction, but no other side effects.
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