2 and 1/2 months, prescribed 1.25mg oral min daily Progress Pictures 9/23/2025
The user is treating alopecia areata with 1.25mg oral minoxidil daily and topical mometasone furoate, considering increasing the dose or adding finasteride, though finasteride is not typically used for this condition. A gluten-free diet is suggested, and alternatives like Olumiant are mentioned.
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