Progress from April to November
Is this regrowth? 11/28/2024

At a glance

In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are

💧 Minoxidil (topical) 5% every night 10 years

💊 Finasteride (oral) 1.25mg every other day 8 months

the tone is 😀 positive with significant hair regrowth results.

Other terms

A 35-year-old used 5% topical minoxidil for 10 years and started finasteride 8 months ago due to minoxidil's reduced effectiveness over time. The user reports significant hair regrowth with finasteride, despite minoxidil maintaining hair for years.

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