Oral minxodil is working for me, was on fin and topical minox for 2 years, zero results. Update 10/25/2023
The user switched from topical minoxidil and finasteride to oral minoxidil due to lack of results. They experienced side effects at higher doses but saw new hair growth at lower doses.
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