3 month progress (26M) oral fin and oral min Progress Pictures 9/26/2024
A 26-year-old user shared their 3-month progress using oral finasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss. They experienced side effects like reduced libido and brain fog at higher doses and adjusted their dosage to manage these effects.
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