1 year Progress: Fin + Oral Min 5mg Progress Pictures 7/28/2022
A user's experience with finasteride and oral minoxidil for treating hair loss, which resulted in great regrowth and improved mental state. Other users asked questions about their own experiences with the treatments.
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