2.5 months on topical fin & min, should I keep it like this? Progress Pictures 5/2/2026
A 29-year-old male has been using topical finasteride (0.1%) and minoxidil (5%) for 2.5 months and noticed thicker, darker hair. He is considering whether to switch treatments, as the current regimen seems effective.
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