6 months progress on topical minoxidil and oral finasteride 6/19/2026
A 22-year-old user shared their 6-month progress using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride for hair loss, reporting improved hair growth and initial side effects like brain fog and low libido that later subsided. They also use keto shampoo and hydrating masks to manage hair dryness.
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