Success Story - In Case I Can Help Others Treatment 2/24/2026
A user shared their experience with hair loss, initially using oral finasteride and minoxidil but experiencing side effects like low libido and ED. They switched to a topical finasteride and minoxidil combination, which improved their hair thickness with fewer side effects.
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