Results of topical minoxidil 3 months
    Progress Pictures 3/13/2025

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 3 months
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 2.5mg 2 weeks
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg 2 months
    💊 Anastrozole (oral)
    the tone is 😞 negative with significant hair regrowth results.

    Other terms

    The user experienced significant hair regrowth using topical minoxidil but faced issues with gynecomastia when using oral minoxidil and finasteride. They plan to have surgery for gynecomastia and consider using finasteride again, while questioning if minoxidil alone can maintain hair growth.
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