24M: 3 months on daily 0.5 mg oral fin and 1x daily 5% topical min Progress Pictures 5/29/2025
A 24-year-old male doctor shares his 3-month progress using 0.5 mg oral finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil daily, noting some hair regrowth and incorporating microneedling. He prefers a "less is more" approach initially and discusses the potential benefits of oral minoxidil.
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