5 months on min+fin and letting my hair grow Progress Pictures 2/7/2026
The user shared progress pictures after 5 months of using topical minoxidil (1ml per day) and oral finasteride (1mg per day) for hair growth, with no side effects reported. The user also mentioned having a hair transplant in December and uses pH-neutral baby shampoo.
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