4 months topical minoxidil + 2 months finasteride Minoxidil 11/12/2024
Topical minoxidil and oral finasteride are effectively promoting hair growth with minimal side effects, such as no impact on sex drive. Users report positive results and reduced hair shedding, with some using a combination of topical foam containing both minoxidil and finasteride.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Transitioned from topical minoxidil to oral min and the shedding is crazy!
Switching from topical to oral minoxidil can cause initial hair shedding but may lead to thicker hair growth. Many users combine it with finasteride, experiencing varying side effects.
community Started around mid December . Oral min- 2.5mg / Fin 1mg . Taken every night. No side effects yet and never noticed any shedding
The user experienced positive hair growth using oral minoxidil (2.5mg) and finasteride (1mg) nightly, with no side effects or shedding. They assert the results are genuine despite others' skepticism.
community Finastride and Oral minoxidil 4 Months
The user switched from topical minoxidil to oral minoxidil (2.5 mg) and finasteride (1 mg) after two years without results, noticing some initial shedding but no significant side effects. Others in the conversation discuss similar experiences with these treatments, including shedding, body hair growth, and varying results.
community M21 6 month Hair regrowth, topical min and oral fin
A 21-year-old shared their 6-month hair regrowth journey using daily finasteride tablets and once-daily topical minoxidil, noting significant improvement in hair thickness, especially at the corners, with minimal side effects. They also mentioned using minoxidil for beard growth with limited success and occasionally using a dermaroller.
community 45, Male. My five month hair journey on oral 1.2mg finasteride, 3mg minoxidil.
A 45-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth and thicker eyebrows and eyelashes after five months of using oral finasteride (1.2mg) and minoxidil (3mg), despite initial side effects. He noticed improvements within the first month and reported minimal shedding, with the treatment being more effective than topical solutions.
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