1 year on Finasteride and Minoxidil 7/26/25 - 7/26/26 Progress Pictures 7/27/2026
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity [32M] 4 months into 5mg fin and oral min. (Oct. ‘25 vs. Jan ‘26)
A 32-year-old man experienced positive hair regrowth after 4 months using 1.2mg finasteride and 3mg oral minoxidil, with no side effects. He used a chewable combo pill from Hims, noting minoxidil aids regrowth and finasteride maintains hair.
community 26M - 1mg Finasterida, 2.5mg minoxidil both oral - 2 months
A 26-year-old male started treatment with 1 mg finasteride and 2.5 mg oral minoxidil on September 25. By November, he noticed significant hair regrowth with no major side effects, except increased hair growth in other areas.
community 26M, grade 3, 2.5 Oral Mg minoxidil 1MG finasteride , kLM d3 , Minoxidil 5%, ketocinazole shampoo.I will post the pics after every 6 weeks.
A 26-year-old male with grade 3 hair loss is using 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, 1 mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and kLM d3. He plans to post progress pictures every 6 weeks and is seeking suggestions.
community Can I save my hair without a hair transplant?
A 26-year-old is experiencing hair loss at the crown and is using 1mg dutasteride daily with topical 7% minoxidil and 0.25 dutasteride. Another user, also 26, shares a similar experience and has started using a serum but not finasteride yet.
community 2.5 months topical minoxidil Progress
The conversation is about a user's hair regrowth after 2.5 months using topical minoxidil. Some suggest adding finasteride for long-term results, while others share their experiences with side effects or alternative treatments like dermarolling and dietary improvements.
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research Comparative study of the efficacy of finasteride 1 mg/d on different age groups with androgenetic alopecia using phototrichogram analysis. A single-center retrospective analysis
Finasteride 1 mg/day effectively treats hair loss in men aged 18-41 and over 41; DEET lotion works better than herbal insect repellents; combined tattoo removal technique shows no extra benefits.
research A study to compare the efficacy and safety of platelet rich plasma and topical minoxidil fortified with finasteride in the treatment of androgenic alopecia in male patients
Both treatments were equally effective in promoting hair growth.
research Sparse hair in a female toddler
Iron supplements may reverse premature graying in iron-deficient individuals; ingrown nails are common in diabetics with certain risk factors; topical finasteride may reduce scalp DHT as effectively as oral finasteride; monilethrix treatment is challenging but some medications can help.
research Placebo‐controlled dose‐effect studies with topical minoxidil 2% or 5% in male‐patterned hair loss treated with oral finasteride employing an analytical and exhaustive study protocol
Minoxidil 5% works better than 2% for hair growth in male-patterned hair loss.
research Guidelines on the use of finasteride in androgenetic alopecia
Taking 1 mg of finasteride daily can increase hair count and improve hair appearance, but it may have side effects on sexual function and a potential risk of prostate cancer. It may not be effective for postmenopausal women unless taken in higher doses.
research Clinical features of 109 patients with primary cicatricial alopecia: a 15-year retrospective study
Primary cicatricial alopecia causes permanent hair loss by destroying hair follicles, and its exact cause is unknown.