8 months of therapies, finasteride, minoxidil and more Progress Pictures 4/9/2026
The user experienced significant hair regrowth over 8 months using finasteride, minoxidil, and a custom topical mix including progesterone, cortisone, and alpha 5 estradiol. They reported no side effects and noticed improvement around the third month.
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