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3 month progress | Minoxidil once a day
Progress Pictures 12/31/2024

At a glance

In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are

💧 Minoxidil (topical) 5% 1x daily 2.5 months

💧 Derma stamp (topical) 1x weekly 2.5 months

💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg and 0.5mg

the tone is 😀 positive with positive hair regrowth results.

Other terms

topical finasteride Rogaine Propecia

The user experienced severe side effects from finasteride and switched to using minoxidil and a derma stamp, seeing positive hair regrowth after initial shedding. They are considering topical finasteride to avoid side effects while maintaining hair health.

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