2~ year progress update! 1mg FIN 2.5mg oral MIN daily. (26)
    Progress Pictures 7/30/2024

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’Š Finasteride (oral) 1mg daily 2 years
    ๐Ÿ’Š Minoxidil (oral) 2.5mg daily 1 year
    ๐Ÿ’ง Minoxidil (topical) 1 year
    ๐Ÿ’ง Nizoral (topical) a few times a week
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜€ positive with significant improvement results.

    Other terms

    User shared a 2-year progress update on hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily. They switched from topical to oral minoxidil for ease of use and showed significant improvement.
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