[24M] Legendary Stress Thinning Recovery (7 months on 5% topical 2x per day) 6/15/2026
A 24-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth over 7 months using Kirkland's 5% topical minoxidil foam twice daily, attributing initial hair loss to stress rather than male pattern baldness. Despite suggestions to add a DHT blocker like finasteride, he remains cautious due to concerns about potential effects on beard growth.
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