Almost 5 months update oral fin/min Is this regrowth? 3/11/2026
The user shared progress on hair regrowth after almost 5 months of using oral finasteride and minoxidil, noting improvements in hair thickness, especially around the crown, with some shedding initially. The user reported no significant side effects aside from shedding and sourced the treatment from Hims.
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