Hair before vs hair after first 2 are before 9/7/2026
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after two years using 1mg oral tablets of finasteride and minoxidil, with noticeable results at six months and minimal side effects. The user reported only one major shedding phase early on and is 26 years old.
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community Why is minoxidil the “regrowth stimulant” and finasteride “the maintenance”, when official studies show more growth on finasteride ?
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