25M - 6 months of treatment with topicals Is this regrowth? 4/14/2026
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5 / 108 resultscommunity 25M, 6+months on Fin only [every other day]
A 25-year-old male has been using finasteride every other day for over six months to address hair loss but continues to experience significant hair shedding. He is considering minoxidil but is hesitant due to scalp issues and potential side effects, and is contemplating whether to increase his finasteride dose or try other treatments.
community Min + Fin 6 month progression from long to buzzed to long again
A user shared a 6-month hair regrowth journey using topical Minoxidil, oral Finasteride, and Nizoral, noting increased hair density and color. They apply treatments once daily before bed and have experienced a second shedding phase, which they believe is normal.
community Oral min 2.5mg / oral fin 1mg / 3.5 months - 25M progress
A 25-year-old shared progress on hair growth using oral minoxidil 2.5mg, oral finasteride 1mg, and dermarolling over 3.5 months, noting improvements and encouraging others to persist with treatments. Other users discussed their experiences with similar treatments, including topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and tretinoin cream, with varying results and side effects.
community 6 months of 1mg Finastride oral and 5% Minioxidil topical
A user has been using 1mg oral finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil for six months, with some derma stamping, but feels hair growth has stagnated and is considering PRP or a hair transplant. Others advise continuing the current regimen, noting that maintaining existing hair is an achievement, and suggest ignoring negative comments from friends.
community 25M - 1.6 years on treatment (diffuse thinning)
A 25-year-old male has been using 0.5mg dutasteride and 5mg minoxidil for 1.6 years to treat diffuse thinning, with significant hair regrowth except for the hairline. He plans to get a hair transplant for further improvement and reports no side effects from the treatment.
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