9 months on minoxidil. 3 months on Finasteride. Is there much change? Is this regrowth? 4/2/2026
The user has been using minoxidil for 9 months and finasteride for 3 months to address hair thinning, noticing some new miniature hairs but uncertain about significant regrowth. Opinions vary, with some suggesting the hair looks darker and stabilized, while others recommend additional treatments like oral minoxidil, microneedling, or tretinoin.
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