4C hair journey minoxidil and finasteride Progress Pictures 3/29/2026
The user experienced hair loss and started using minoxidil (5%) and finasteride (0.5 mg daily) with inconsistent application but still saw noticeable improvements by the end of January. They use the liquid form of minoxidil.
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