Topical Finasteride: 130 Day Update Finasteride 9/28/2019
The user tried a home-brew topical finasteride regimen for 120 days with initial benefits but no long-term improvement, leading to continued hair shedding. They switched to oral finasteride, experiencing mild testicle discomfort but no changes in libido or erections, and plan to continue this regimen for 120 days.
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