1mg Finasteride daily for almost 4 years (late 2022 - today)

Progress Pictures 3/14/2026

A user's 20 year journey with hair loss and the treatments they have used to manage it, including finasteride, minoxidil, a custom Strut Blend of Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Tretinoin, and Biotin, Nizoral shampoo, multivitamins, Vitamin D, B Complex, Dim, Clomid, exercise, diet, laser helmet, Toppik dark brown, and topical Finasteride. The user also talks about their successful life, lack of desire for children and high sperm count due to Clomid.

A 23-year-old male experiencing worsening hair loss has tried topical Minoxidil, Finasteride, Progesterone, Hydrocortisone butyrate, and Ketoconazole. He is considering switching to oral Finasteride due to concerns about side effects and lack of improvement.

User noticed thinning hair at 18-19, started finasteride at 22 and minoxidil at 24, with positive results. Others shared hair loss experiences and treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants.

A user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride 1 mg daily for two years and gradually introduced dutasteride 0.5 mg daily over four months. They reported no side effects and plan to switch fully to dutasteride due to its cost-effectiveness and potential effectiveness.

The user lost hair density after 7 months of using minoxidil and finasteride and is seeking advice on other treatments after trying tretinoin, microneedling, and castor oil. Suggestions include checking for scalp conditions like eczema or psoriasis, changing minoxidil brands, and questioning hair dryer use and finasteride dosage.