Originally posted on Reddit Here is my progress from July to December (6 Months). The Protocol: Oral Finasteride: 1.25mg daily. (Likely quartering a 5mg pill). Topical Minoxidil: Kirkland Signature brand (Liquid). Frequency: Applied only once a day (instead of the recommended twice). The Timeline: Start: July Current: December Many people worry that applying Minoxidil only once a day isn't effective, but my results show that consistency matters more than frequency.