I have to have my photo taken at work occasionally. The first one is from 2020. The second one is last week after just over a year of Minoxidil and 8 months of Finasteride. Progress Pictures 12/3/2024
The user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement after using Minoxidil for over a year and Finasteride for 8 months. They use a topical spray of Minoxidil twice a day and have seen positive changes in hair density and appearance.
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