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