10 month Update on finasteride/minoxidil and the importance of STARTING EARLY Progress Pictures 5/13/2025
A user shared their 10-month progress using 1.2mg finasteride and 5mg minoxidil daily, emphasizing the importance of starting treatment early to slow hair loss. They reported improved hair and mental health with no major side effects.
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