M21 6 month Hair regrowth, topical min and oral fin Is this regrowth? 4/23/2026
A 21-year-old shared their 6-month hair regrowth journey using daily finasteride tablets and once-daily topical minoxidil, noting significant improvement in hair thickness, especially at the corners, with minimal side effects. They also mentioned using minoxidil for beard growth with limited success and occasionally using a dermaroller.
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