3 months of 1 mg finasteride and 5 mg minoxidil (oral) Progress Pictures 5/9/2022
A user's progress with hair regrowth after 3 months of using 1 mg finasteride and 5 mg minoxidil orally, despite some skepticism from other users. The user reports having low blood pressure and feeling fatigued as side effects, but others suggest switching to topical minoxidil for better results with less risk.
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community 2025 Official beginner guide for “I’m losing my hair, what can I do?”
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1 year ago For hair loss, start with Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Microneedling. For severe cases, consider Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, or hair transplants.
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