5 months of progress after years of inaction :) Progress Pictures 6/20/2026
The user shared their 5-month hair loss progress using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and derma rolling, noting significant improvement after three months without shedding. Initially, they experienced chest pain with finasteride but no longer have side effects.
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community 5 months topical minoxidil and 1 mg oral fin, identical hair lengths.
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community Why is minoxidil the “regrowth stimulant” and finasteride “the maintenance”, when official studies show more growth on finasteride ?
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