1 year On Finasteride and Minoxidil chewables
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      in Progress Pictures  611 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair thickening after one year of using chewable finasteride (1.2 mg) and minoxidil (2.5 mg) without major side effects, except occasional low libido. The user sourced the treatments from Hims and noticed results around 5-6 months, with shedding lasting about two months.

      community On Oral fin/min for a little over a year - need some advice

      in General  59 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been using oral finasteride and minoxidil chews for over a year, noticing slowed hair loss in the crown area. They plan to continue this treatment for another nine months before considering switching to Dutasteride if no regrowth occurs.

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