Finasteride (0.5mg) & Topical Minoxidil Progress over 2.5 years Progress Pictures 7/7/2023
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, AdamC11, has been using finasteride (0.5mg daily) and topical minoxidil for 2.5 years and has seen good progression and maintenance with no negative effects. They plan to continue with their current treatments as long as their hair holds, and will consider more potent treatments if they start losing ground.
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