5 months on Fin & Min, Biotin too.
    Is this regrowth? 8/6/2024

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Biotin →

    supplement to help with hair texture and quality

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    šŸ’Š Finasteride (oral) 1.25 mg daily 5 months
    šŸ’Š Minoxidil (oral) 2.5 mg daily 5 months
    šŸ’Š Biotin (oral) 5000 mcg daily 1.5 months
    the tone is 😐 neutral with some growth results.

    Other terms

    User has been using 1.25 mg finasteride and 2.5 mg minoxidil daily for 5 months, along with 5000 mcg biotin for 1.5 months. They noticed peach fuzz growth around month 4 and are seeking confirmation if this indicates hair regrowth.
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