1 year progress 1mg oral Finasteride, 5% topical Minoxidil. 36M Is this regrowth? 2/10/2026
A 36-year-old man shared his one-year progress using 1mg oral finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, showing significant hair regrowth on his hairline, eyebrows, and beard. He reported no major side effects, except for some eye irritation from minoxidil application near the eyes.
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