2 years Finasteride and 4 months Oral Minoxidil Progress Pictures 5/19/2025
The user has been using finasteride consistently for 2 years and oral minoxidil for 4 months, noticing some hair regrowth. They also take vitamin D supplements to improve hair growth.
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