Finasteride 1mg + 2.5mg oral minoxidil (Late April- September) Progress Pictures 9/24/2024
OP used finasteride 1mg and 2.5mg oral minoxidil since late April, showing hair improvement despite some initial libido issues. Users discussed side effects, costs, and alternative treatments, with OP noting increased facial hair but no significant body hair growth.
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