1Y & 5 month on Fin, 8 Months Min Help!
    Progress Pictures 5/3/2024

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’Š Finasteride (oral) 1x daily 1 year and 5 months
    ๐Ÿ’ง Minoxidil (topical) 2x daily 8 months
    ๐Ÿ’ง micro-needling (topical) every 2 months
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜ neutral with some growth results.

    Other terms

    The user has been on finasteride for 1 year and 5 months and minoxidil for 8 months to treat hair loss, and is considering using dutasteride due to recent shedding and dissatisfaction with their current finasteride manufacturer. They also micro-needle every 2 months and are noticing more baby hairs despite concerns about receding.
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