About 4 months of oral finasteride and minoxidil. Are these results promising? Is this regrowth? 9/22/2024
The user saw promising results after 4 months of using oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair regrowth. Other users commented on the progress, with some suggesting switching to Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil for potentially better results.
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