7 month 5mg Oral Minoxidil progress pictures
    Progress Pictures 2/16/2026

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’Š Oral Minoxidil (oral) 5mg daily 7 months
    ๐Ÿ’Š Finasteride (oral) 1mg daily since 2022
    ๐Ÿ’ง derma pen (topical) every 2 weeks
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜ neutral.

    Other terms

    The user has been using 5mg Oral Minoxidil since July 2025 and 1mg Finasteride daily since 2022 to address hair loss, particularly on the crown. They are considering additional treatments like Dutasteride and possibly a hair transplant in the future.
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