23M Before -> After 4 months oral Fin Progress Pictures 4/10/2026
A user switched from topical to oral finasteride (0.5mg daily) and continued using topical minoxidil, seeing significant improvement in hair loss over four months. The user is pleased with the results, especially on the crown, and notes that hairline recession has stopped.
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