I believe I’m making a come back Is this regrowth? 6/18/2025
A 22-year-old male experienced positive hair regrowth after using oral minoxidil and finasteride for over four months, noting slight changes in hair density. He initially used topical minoxidil but switched to oral due to having pets, experiencing minimal shedding and no significant side effects after initial lethargy from finasteride.
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