Oral fin\min progress pictures very happy with my results so far Progress Pictures 3/8/2025
A 32-year-old is pleased with hair growth results from using oral finasteride (1.2mg) and minoxidil (3mg) without side effects, after switching from topical minoxidil. They report no shedding and increased facial hair density, and they purchase the combo pill from the Hims brand.
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