4 months into topical minoxidil + finasteride — noticing thicker hair? Thoughts on progress? Is this regrowth? 10/18/2025
The user is experiencing noticeable hair thickening after 4 months of using a topical spray combining minoxidil and finasteride, with no side effects reported. They are considering adding derma rolling to their routine and may switch to oral tablets in the future.
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