Progress - 9 months oral minoxidil 2.5 mg & 4 months oral finasteride 1 mg Progress Pictures 9/30/2025
The user has been using oral minoxidil 2.5 mg for 9 months and oral finasteride 1 mg for 4 months, along with microneedling, and has noticed more baby hairs and longer eyelashes but no extra overall thickness. They are considering increasing the minoxidil dose but are concerned about safety due to potential side effects.
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