8 months fin. 0.5 mg . 4 times a week. Gluten free diet 5 months. Planning to micronedling soon Progress Pictures 5/23/2023
User shared 8-month progress with finasteride 0.5 mg 4 times a week and gluten-free diet for 5 months, improving hair loss. Plans to try microneedling soon.
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