Progress: 0.5mg finasteride + 2.5 mg oral minoxidil Progress Pictures 1/10/2023
This user uses a combination of finasteride and oral minoxidil to treat hair loss, and reports that the treatment has had an impact on his growth without any major side effects. He also shares advice on how to obtain the necessary medications in certain countries.
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