Month 5 on topical gave me another shed and plateau. Progress Pictures 10/31/2024
The user experienced another hair shed and plateau at month 5 using 6% minoxidil and 0.3% finasteride, with an itchy scalp indicating potential regrowth. They find the topical spray easy to use and saw results within two months, but caution that stopping use may lead to hair loss.
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