My hair progress from 2022 to 2025 (current) Progress Pictures 4/14/2025
A 47-year-old male shared his hair regrowth progress from 2022 to 2025, using finasteride 1mg daily, managing stress, and avoiding minoxidil due to an allergy. He experienced noticeable hair improvement, despite some skepticism about a comb-over, and emphasized the importance of stress management alongside treatment.
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