7 month mark. Very happy with topical spray and results
    Progress Pictures 1/6/2025

    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 success story post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 6% 1x daily 7 months
    💧 Finasteride (topical) 0.3% 1x daily 7 months
    the tone is 😀 positive with significant results.

    Other terms

    The user is happy with hair regrowth after 7 months using a topical spray containing 6% minoxidil and 0.3% finasteride from Hims, experiencing no side effects. They noticed significant results around 3-4 months and find the treatment convenient and cost-effective.
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