6 month progress daily oral fin 1mg, oral min 1.25mg, and topical min Progress Pictures 3/20/2025
A 35-year-old reported significant hair regrowth after six months of using daily oral finasteride (1mg), oral minoxidil (1.25mg), and topical minoxidil, with no major side effects except increased hair growth in unwanted areas. Noticeable improvements were seen around four months after starting finasteride.
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