6 months of 1mg Finastride oral and 5% Minioxidil topical
    Is this regrowth? 7/20/2025

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’Š Finasteride (oral) 1mg 1x daily 6 months
    ๐Ÿ’ง Minoxidil (topical) 5% 2x daily 6 months
    ๐Ÿ’ง derma stamping (topical) 1x weekly
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜ neutral with some growth results.

    Other terms

    A user has been using 1mg oral finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil for six months, with some derma stamping, but feels hair growth has stagnated and is considering PRP or a hair transplant. Others advise continuing the current regimen, noting that maintaining existing hair is an achievement, and suggest ignoring negative comments from friends.
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