Exactly 4 months progress - same lighting
    Progress Pictures 6/6/2025

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    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’ง tar shampoo (topical) every other day 4 months
    ๐Ÿ’ง Minoxidil (topical) 5% once daily 4 months
    ๐Ÿ’Š Finasteride (oral) 0.83mg daily 4 months
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜€ positive with thicker hair, no folliculitis results.

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    A 31-year-old male shares his 4-month progress in treating hair thinning with tar shampoo, 5% topical minoxidil, and finasteride. He reports thicker hair, no folliculitis, and no significant side effects, except increased libido.
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