25M - 14 weeks on Topical Min 5%, 9 weeks on 1mg Fin, 8 weeks on microneedling Progress Pictures 4/29/2024
A 25-year-old man has been using topical minoxidil 5%, oral finasteride 1mg, and microneedling for hair loss treatment for 14, 9, and 8 weeks respectively. He experienced watery semen after starting finasteride, but it normalized after a few days with no other side effects.
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