25M - 14 weeks on Topical Min 5%, 9 weeks on 1mg Fin, 8 weeks on microneedling Progress Pictures 4/29/2024
A 25-year-old man has been using topical minoxidil 5%, oral finasteride 1mg, and microneedling for hair loss treatment for 14, 9, and 8 weeks respectively. He experienced watery semen after starting finasteride, but it normalized after a few days with no other side effects.
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The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, PirateBeastBaby, had good results with microneedling for hair loss after using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil 20 years ago. They believe that microneedling was the gamechanger for their hair growth.
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