3 months progress (1mg oral fin + 2.5 mg oral min) 5/14/2026
A 33-year-old male shared his 3-month progress using 1mg oral finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil, along with supplements and serums, reporting thicker hair and new growth in thinning areas without side effects. Users suggested considering dutasteride or a hair transplant for better results, while others encouraged continuing the current regimen for at least a year.
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