Hairloss Journey on fin and minoxidil
    Progress Pictures 11/27/2023

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Biotin →

    supplement to help with hair texture and quality

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) since March
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) since late August
    💧 onion juice (topical)
    💊 biotin (oral)
    💊 multi vitamins (oral)
    the tone is 😐 neutral.

    Other terms

    The user noticed hair thinning during COVID, tried home remedies, and then started finasteride in March and minoxidil in August. They shared progress pictures of their hair loss journey.
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