7.5 Months on Min + Fin — Progress Pics + Questions (Crown, Temples, Folliculitis) Is this regrowth? 3/13/2026
The user has been using minoxidil and finasteride for 7.5 months to address hair thinning, particularly at the crown and temples, and is considering additional treatments like tretinoin and dermastamping despite having chronic scalp folliculitis. They are experiencing progress but are concerned about side effects and the effectiveness of treatments on temple regrowth.
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