4 months on oral finasteride and oral minoxidil for Progress Pictures 9/29/2025
A 25-year-old user shared progress pictures after using oral finasteride and oral minoxidil for nearly four months, reporting significant crown gains and slight temple progress without side effects. The user chews a Hims 3-in-1 tablet and has not experienced any shedding due to starting with a shaved head.
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