6 months of fin and min. Feeling a lot more confident
Progress Pictures 9/10/2023

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In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are

💊 Finasteride (oral) 6 months

💧 Minoxidil (topical) 6 months

the tone is 😀 positive with impressive results.

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The user shared progress pictures after using finasteride and minoxidil for 6 months, expressing increased confidence. One user suggested using glasses with stronger prescription.

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