25M How can I style this? Not sure if it’s time. Styling 5/2/2026
A 25-year-old is concerned about a receding hairline and has been using minoxidil and finasteride for 3 months. Suggestions include using a blowdryer and clay to add volume and style the hair with a wave.
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community My Hairline journey. The first photo taken is the day I took the pill. No date specific just know I’ve been on finasteride 22 months. 2 years November 14th. ASK ANYTHING. Oh yeah started minoxidil a year later. Once every day or every other day super inconsistent and never really use 1ml, maybe half
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This user has been taking finasteride for 22 months and minoxidil for 1 year to reduce hair loss, with apparent success; they have also avoided tight cornrow hairstyles to further protect their hairline.
community 5 year update on Finasteride and Minoxidil
The user has used finasteride and minoxidil for five years to slow hair loss but hasn't seen regrowth. They are considering increasing finasteride dosage, switching to dutasteride, and exploring microneedling and oral minoxidil.
community I’m so happy (5% topical min daily + 1mg fin daily – no sides)
User happy with 5% topical minoxidil and 1mg finasteride daily, no side effects. Noticed improvement after 3 months, including hairline and crown.
community Fin and Oral Minoxidil completely changed my hair texture (8months progress)
Finasteride and oral minoxidil significantly improved hair texture and thickness over 8 months. The user also experienced increased hair growth on the beard and eyebrows.
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