Just Under 5 months on Fin and Min chewable
    8/7/2025

    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) 1.2 mg 1x daily 4 months and three weeks
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 3 mg 1x daily 4 months and three weeks
    💊 Biotin (oral) 2.5 mg 1x daily 4 months and three weeks
    💊 Vitamin B5 (Calcium Pantothenate) (oral) 11 mg 1x daily 4 months and three weeks
    💊 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCl) (oral) 2.5 mg 1x daily 4 months and three weeks
    💊 Vitamin C (oral) 100 mg 1x daily 4 months and three weeks
    the tone is 😀 positive with some growth results.

    Other terms

    The user has been using a chewable containing Finasteride, Minoxidil, and vitamins for nearly 5 months, noticing new baby hairs and increased dandruff. The chewables are from a company called Hims, and another user suggested a small hair transplant for better results.
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