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    Progress Pictures 1/16/2026

    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) 8 months
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 5% 8 months
    the tone is 😀 positive with noticeable improvements results.

    Other terms

    The user experienced hair regrowth using finasteride and minoxidil over 8 months, with noticeable improvements starting in June. They reported side effects like erectile dysfunction and flakes but continued treatment as the effects were not permanent.
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