21 Year Old- Progress on Oral Min and Fin Update 4/4/2026
A 21-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth and thickening after eight months of using 2.5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg oral finasteride, along with keto shampoo and micro stamping. He reported no side effects and noted that improvements were most noticeable in months 7-8, particularly at the hairline and corners.
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