6 months on Him’s 1.2mg finasteride 3mg Minoxidil Is this regrowth? 1/31/2026
The user has been using Him's chewable finasteride (1.2mg) and minoxidil (3mg) for six months and has seen some hair regrowth but is considering switching to dutasteride. Others advise patience, suggesting that significant results often take 12 to 18 months, and recommend sticking with the current treatment longer before making changes.
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