1.5 years topical minox 0.5 ml twice (just temples) + 0.5 mg oral finasteride daily. Progress Pictures 10/13/2025
The user experienced hair regrowth and improved hair quality using topical minoxidil on temples and oral finasteride daily. They also noted thicker eyebrows and some side effects like minor erectile dysfunction.
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