3 years finasteride, 6 months on oral minoxidil update Progress Pictures 2/28/2025
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride daily for 3-4 years and added 2.5mg oral minoxidil for 5 months, which accelerated progress. They reported a slight decrease in libido but no major side effects, and found oral minoxidil more convenient than topical.
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