3 Month progress update with fin and min
    Progress Pictures 7/27/2024

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Finasteride (topical) 1.5 months
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1.5 months
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 8% 3 months
    the tone is 😐 neutral with thicker hair growth results.

    Other terms

    User shared a 3-month progress update on hair loss treatment using finasteride and minoxidil. They experienced initial shedding, thicker hair growth, and facial breakouts likely due to hormone changes.
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