6 months topical liquid min & oral fin Progress Pictures 3/28/2025
The user completed 6 months of using topical liquid minoxidil and oral finasteride, experiencing initial hair shedding followed by gradual regrowth after 2 months. They also dealt with dandruff and reported no negative impact on sex drive.
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