2.5 years on oral min + fin progress Progress Pictures 5/17/2026
The user shared progress pictures after 2.5 years of using oral minoxidil (5mg daily) and finasteride (1mg daily) for hair loss, noting significant improvements over time. They experienced normal shedding and some beard growth, with no negative side effects reported.
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