10 years of fin + 1 year of oral minox + P7 - Story/encouragement/maintenance Progress Pictures 3/22/2025
A 29-year-old doctor in Australia shares his 10-year experience with finasteride and 1-year experience with oral minoxidil for hair maintenance, reporting no significant side effects and effective hair preservation. He also uses a nizoral shampoo and a compounded tablet containing finasteride, minoxidil, and a multivitamin.
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