7 months of hairgrowth (Fin/Oral Min)
    Progress Pictures 3/19/2026

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg 7 months
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 2.5mg 7 months
    the tone is 😀 positive with significant hair regrowth results.

    Other terms

    The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 7 months using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil, with initial lightheadedness as the only side effect. The user feels more confident and believes the minoxidil contributed most to the regrowth.
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