(21m) 5 Month Progress Pics (Fin/Dut + Oral Min) Progress Pictures 11/25/2022
A 21 year old's progress journey with hair loss, using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil to successfully regrow hair. The user also suggests abstaining from masturbation and porn for the first 30 days in order to manage potential side effects of these treatments.
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