Allergic to minoxidil, are there any alternatives?
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    💧 Minoxidil (topical)
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 2 years
    the tone is 😐 neutral with no regrowth results.

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    The user is allergic to minoxidil and seeks alternatives for hair regrowth. They have been using finasteride for two years, which stopped hair loss but did not promote regrowth.
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