19M - 1 Month Oral Minoxidil (Regrowth?) Is this regrowth? 5/29/2024
A user has been using Finasteride for 1.2 years with no regrowth but no further hair loss. They started Oral Minoxidil 2.5 mg and are seeing some progress with new hair growth.
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