9 months of minoxidil , finasteride, spironolactone, estradiol 7/16/2024
User shared progress pictures after 9 months of using minoxidil, finasteride, spironolactone, and estradiol for hair loss. Significant regrowth was noted, especially after starting estradiol.
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