1 year of oral fin + (1x) topical min Is this regrowth? 2/6/2024
The user has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for a year, along with biotin, iron, and vitamin D supplements. They were not always consistent with minoxidil but generally maintained the regimen.
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