If minoxidil helped you with thinning temples or just in general please comment or upvote this! Research/Science 2/18/2024
Minoxidil, often combined with microneedling, has helped some users improve hair growth at the temples and hairline. Finasteride is also mentioned as a treatment, with mixed results on its effectiveness.
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