Been on fin and min for 11 months now. I think it works. I don’t have a full head of hair, but I’m happy. Progress Pictures 8/31/2020
A user's 11-month experience of using Minoxidil and finasteride to treat hair loss, which the user believes has been successful. Other users offered advice on additional treatments such as dermarolling or shaving the head.
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