2-year progress | Finasteride 1 mg oral daily + Minoxidil 5% topical nightly 1/28/2026
A 33-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth over two years using daily oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, with no noticeable side effects. Consistent treatment led to visible improvement in hair density.
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