After almost 9 months of 1mg Finasteride I am starting to see good results Finasteride/Dutasteride 5/27/2025
After almost 9 months of taking 1mg Finasteride, the user started seeing good results with increased scalp coverage and new hair growth around the hairline. They advise others to be patient and stick with the treatment for about a year despite initial shedding and slow progress.
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