Progress after 6 months on 0.5mg oral fin and 2 months on 1.25 oral min 6/18/2026
The user experienced noticeable hair regrowth and improved hair texture after 6 months on 0.5mg oral finasteride and 2 months on 1.25mg oral minoxidil, with no side effects. They are optimistic about further improvements as the minoxidil takes full effect.
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