23 Am I seeing decent progress? 9 months on minoxidil and 1g of finasteride Is this regrowth? 11/14/2025
The user has seen significant hair regrowth after 9 months of using minoxidil and 1mg of finasteride. There is discussion about scalp issues like folliculitis and potential treatments, as well as concerns about finasteride's side effects.
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