2.5 years Minoxidil and HRT, CPA->Lupron +Minox 5% Transgender 11/14/2024
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 2.5 years of using Minoxidil 5% and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with Lupron, despite initial scalp irritation. Finasteride was ineffective for them.
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