(23M) 8 months of progress - Topical Finasteride 0.1%, and Minoxidil 5% [Daily Application] Progress Pictures 1/6/2026
A 23-year-old male shared his 8-month progress using topical finasteride 0.1% and minoxidil 5% daily for hair loss, showing significant improvement. He mentioned experiencing occasional scalp itch but no other side effects, and noted that maintaining results requires lifelong treatment.
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community I started rapidly diffuse thinning at 22. I'm 42 now and have as much hair as I did at 16. AMA
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community 29M, 5.5 months of: 0.5mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil, 1.5mm microneedling once a week and 20mg RU58841. No notable sides. I feel much better, and happy to have started treatment just in time. I just wish I started sooner! The dandruffy gunk you see is definitely propylene glycol from minoxidil :')
User shared 5.5-month progress using 0.5mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil, 1.5mm microneedling weekly, and 20mg RU58841, with positive results and no side effects. Others discussed their experiences, dosage adjustments, and the importance of age in treatment efficacy.
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