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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 3,5 months of only topical minoxidil
A 24-year-old reported new hair growth on temples after 3.5 months of using topical minoxidil without shedding. They plan to add finasteride to maintain progress, as minoxidil alone may not be enough long-term.
community [24M] 2 months into 0.025% topical finasteride + 5% minoxidil after 5 years of 5% minoxidil only. Does it work ?
A 24-year-old male has been using 5% minoxidil for five years and recently added 0.025% topical finasteride to his routine. He noticed some improvement in his crown area but is considering stronger treatments like oral finasteride or dutasteride for better results, especially on the temples.
community Month 1 on topical 5% Min only vs Month 2 on Min 8% and fin topical
The user experienced hairline improvement using topical 5% Minoxidil in the first month and 8% Minoxidil with 0.3% topical finasteride in the second month, along with batana oil, Vitamin D, and biotin. The user takes two doses daily and reports a thicker, stronger hairline.
community 17 month update, topical minoxidil + oral finasteride for the first 12 months, moved to topical last 5, + inconsistent 0.3mm microneedling before application for 4 months – more info in comments
With a head full of hair, like a phoenix!
This user has experienced positive results from using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride for 12 months, followed by 5 months of only topical use, as well as microneedling before application for 4 months. They are now considering a hair transplant in order to further enhance their results.
community [19M] Before and after pics 8 months after consistent use of Finasteride 1 mg and Minoxidil 5% 1ml every night, ketokonazole2%+salicylic acid mild shampoo everyday. I've used minoxidil only for the frontal, most significant area of the scalp for regrowth as 1 ml is not enough for entire scalp
User shared before and after photos of 8 months using Finasteride 1mg and Minoxidil 5% 1ml nightly, with positive results and no side effects. Others praised the progress and suggested alternative treatments like topical fin, CB-03-01, or RU58841.
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research Microneedling as an adjunctive treatment for trichotillomania
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