Is this progress? M24 almost 3 years since starting Is this regrowth? 7/26/2025
The user has seen significant hair regrowth after three years of using Minoxidil inconsistently and Hims topical Minoxidil/Finasteride for a year. They are considering switching to oral Finasteride and increasing topical Minoxidil use, with suggestions from others to try Dutasteride and microneedling for further improvement.
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