6 month mark of 1.25mg oral finasteride/day and 1ml twice daily of topical minoxidil… Is this regrowth? 2/6/2026
The user has been using 1.25mg oral finasteride daily and 1ml topical minoxidil twice daily for six months, along with Nioxin Ketoconazole and Nizoral shampoos, and reports no side effects and noticeable progress despite experiencing significant shedding. They are unsure if the results are genuine or if any changes to the regimen are needed.
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