21 M - 6 months on 1mg Finasteride every day Progress Pictures 4/1/2026
A 21-year-old male shared progress pictures after 6 months of using 1mg finasteride daily, reporting no side effects and noticeable improvement. The user got finasteride prescribed and did not mention using it in combination with minoxidil.
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