20M, 6 months on topical Min + Fin Is this regrowth? 4/25/2026
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5 / 109 resultscommunity 20M: 6 months on topical min & fin
A 20-year-old has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for 6 months but sees little hair growth, especially on the temples. They are considering switching to oral dutasteride and minoxidil due to lack of progress.
community 6 months Fin + Min progress
A 20-year-old has been using finasteride and minoxidil tablets for over six months with minimal hair improvement. They also use topical minoxidil twice daily and recently started derma rolling, questioning if a hair transplant is necessary.
community 6 months on fin 1mg everyday, good progress? (20M)
A user shared their 6-month progress on finasteride but stopped due to financial issues, seeking advice on whether to continue. Replies strongly advised resuming finasteride to maintain progress, with suggestions for affordable options.
community Progress update: Fin 6.5 months, min 7.5 months, just switched to oral
A user's progress with hair loss treatment using finasteride and minoxidil, with additional advice from other users about the use of dutasteride, LLLT (irestore hat), and Dr pen microneedling.
community 20M Concerned About Hair Progress After 2 Months on Finasteride and Minoxidil
A 20-year-old is concerned about hair progress after two months on finasteride and minoxidil. They are advised that initial shedding is normal and real progress may take 6-12 months, with stress possibly affecting results.
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