6 month 0.5 fin and nanoxidil update Is this regrowth? 8/23/2025
The user reported positive hair regrowth results after six months of using 0.5 mg finasteride and nanoxidil, despite experiencing initial side effects like testicular pain and changes in libido. They noted that nanoxidil was chosen over minoxidil due to less scalp irritation.
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