7 month progress check-in (fin/min) Is this regrowth? 9/2/2025
A 19-year-old is using minoxidil, finasteride, tretinoin, caffeine, and oils for hair regrowth, with positive results and no side effects. They are considering increasing finasteride dosage and possibly switching to dutasteride in the future.
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