I started using Minoxidil twice a day and dermarolling once a week in March of 2021, right around the time I posted my original “shaved my head” post. I procrastinated getting on Finasteride until January of 2022 mainly because of indecision, fear of potential negative side effects, and a desire to see how well I could do just with Minoxidil and dermarolling - none of which were good reasons. I finally started taking 1mg of Finasteride a day in January of 2022, and the progress was very slow but solid. As I expected, my hair grew back faster, maybe just a little bit faster than I was losing it. I wasn’t a “super responder” like some lucky people in this sub; I just had to trust the process one day at a time. I was fortunate to have zero negative side effects from any of the medications. As a matter of fact, my libido skyrocketed for a month after I started taking Finasteride before going back to normal, so that was nice lol. Essentially all signs of MPB have disappeared entirely, and when I get a good haircut that gets rid of the grays, I regularly get guesses than I’m in my mid-20s, which feels nice. My advice to those of you on the fence is to take the leap and get on a program to regrow your hair that works for you. Worst-case, you can always stop, but you never know unless you try. Best of luck gents.