1 year of finasteride, minoxidil and dutasteride 7/27/2026
A 26-year-old shared their successful hair regrowth journey using finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, along with a custom minoxidil solution containing progesterone, cortisone, alpha 5 estradiol, menthol, caffeine, and melatonin. They experienced no side effects but noted that stopping the medications would reverse the progress.
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