M22 Minoxidil twice daily on the temples for 7 months, Finasteride 0.5 mg ed for 3 months Progress Pictures 11/23/2024
Minoxidil helped with temple regrowth, and finasteride improved overall hair appearance and stopped further hair loss. Minoxidil was also applied to eyebrows and eyelids, with noticeable gains, but was stopped on the beard due to bloating.
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