28 M....only oral finasteride 1mg Progress Pictures 8/27/2024
A 28-year-old male using only oral finasteride 1mg since May 15, 2024, reports no side effects and significant hair improvement. He plans to continue finasteride for three more months and is considering adding D3+K2 drops, zinc, folate, and magnesium glycinate.
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