5 months on finasteride and minoxidil Progress Pictures 2/16/2026
A user shared progress after 5 months on oral finasteride (1mg) and minoxidil (2.5mg), noting improvements despite minimal temple growth. They experienced shedding initially but reported no side effects, and others shared similar experiences and additional treatments like hair serums.
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