We don’t actually know what’s going on.
    Treatment 5/13/2024

    At a glance
    In this general discussion post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg daily 2 years
    💧 Minoxidil (topical)
    💊 Minoxidil (oral)
    the tone is 😐 neutral with some growth results.

    Other terms

    Hair loss treatments vary greatly in effectiveness and timelines, with no guaranteed results. Common treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.
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