Minoxidil 5%/FInasteride 0.1% topical - 4 weeks, am I seeing things or is there progress?
Progress Pictures 3/19/2026

At a glance

In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are

💧 Minoxidil (topical) 5% 1-2 times a day 4 weeks

💧 Finasteride (topical) 0.1% 1-2 times a day 4 weeks

the tone is 😐 neutral with some improvement results.

Other terms

topical minoxidil topical finasteride oral finasteride testosterone replacement therapy hair loss Rogaine Propecia

The user is using topical Minoxidil 5% and Finasteride 0.1% for hair loss and is concerned about potential side effects of oral treatments due to a history of depression and testosterone replacement therapy. Other users suggest that oral Finasteride may be more effective, but results typically take several months to a year to become noticeable.

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