Hospital stay loss of gains. Pic 1 - 2020 start on Fin/min, pic 2 - July 2024 gains, pic 3 - today, 3 months after no fin/min hospital. Progress Pictures 1/27/2025
Stopping finasteride and minoxidil during a hospital stay led to significant hair loss. Resuming the treatment is expected to restore hair growth.
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