I promise it works. Topical minox + finasteride Update 2/7/2025
Topical minoxidil and oral finasteride can effectively improve hair growth and slow hair loss, though results may vary. Consistency is important for achieving significant improvement.
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6 / 1000+ resultscommunity 8 months min and fin… feeling pretty hopeful
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community Thanks to this Subreddit, I think I made progress!
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community 4.5 month finasteride update! What a difference hair makes! To all the people that say just shave it bro, just no.
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4 years ago A user's progress pictures and four month finasteride update showing dramatic hair regrowth, as well as their experiences with other treatments like minoxidil. The conversation also includes advice on diet, testosterone levels, and the importance of avoiding baldness for attraction and confidence.
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Mysterious-Run1956
in Progress Pictures
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1 year ago A user shared their 7-month progress using Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss, which significantly reversed their aging appearance. They applied Minoxidil twice daily, took 1mg Finasteride once daily, micro-needled weekly, maintained a high protein diet with vitamins and biotin, and recommended a balanced lifestyle for best results.
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