My Results After 3 Years on Oral Finasteride and Minoxidil (2.5mg) Progress Pictures 12/10/2025
A user shared their hair recovery progress after 3 years on oral finasteride (1mg daily) and minoxidil (2.5mg), noting a full hairline recovery and decent crown improvement. They are considering adding dutasteride for further crown recovery, and reported no significant side effects except for temporary watery semen.
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