1 year progress 5% topical minoxidil daily and 1mg fin daily Is this regrowth? 12/1/2025
The user experienced positive hair regrowth using 5% topical minoxidil daily and 1mg finasteride daily but had to stop finasteride due to side effects like depression, anxiety, and gynecomastia. They are considering alternatives like topical finasteride or dutasteride and are currently using only topical minoxidil.
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