24 years old, 6 month progress on once daily 1mg fin and twice daily topical minoxidil Progress Pictures 11/14/2024
A 24-year-old shared six months of progress using 1mg finasteride daily and topical minoxidil twice daily, reporting improved hairline and temples with no side effects. The user experienced initial shedding but noted significant regrowth and no erectile dysfunction issues.
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