5 year journey , min, fin and oral min
    4/16/2026

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) since 2020
    💊 Finasteride (oral)
    💊 Minoxidil (oral)
    the tone is 😀 positive with most improvement with oral minoxidil results.

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    The user started with topical minoxidil, then used finasteride, and saw the most improvement with oral minoxidil despite experiencing significant shedding. They plan to get a hair transplant for their temples.
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