7 Months Minoxidil: Worse? Help! Progress Pictures 8/15/2026
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 7 Months in minoxidil treatement: I need your help! Is it getting worse?
A 25-year-old woman using minoxidil 2% for hair loss is experiencing faster hair growth and new baby hairs but continues to lose hair and see miniaturization. Suggestions include switching to minoxidil 5%, checking vitamin levels, using Nizoral, and considering a DHT blocker.
community 7 months into fin, 1.5 months into adding tretinoin to my minoxidil. Hair has continued to worsen entire time.
The user is experiencing hair thinning despite using finasteride and minoxidil with added tretinoin, and is considering switching to dutasteride. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, oral minoxidil, microneedling, and possibly a hair transplant for better results.
community Straightforward: • 21M – 7 months on minoxidil, hair looks worse
A 21-year-old male has been using minoxidil for 7 months but notices worsening hair loss, including increased visibility of the crown, overall thinning, and a receding hairline. He previously used finasteride and is considering restarting it, questioning if long-term shedding is normal and when to expect results.
community Stopped taking min for a couple months - LITERAL WORST MISTAKE OF MY LIFE
Stopping minoxidil can lead to significant hair loss, but resuming it may help regain hair. Users emphasize the importance of continuing minoxidil and finasteride to maintain hair health.
community What should i do: 7 months on oral fin/min, shedding
The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically oral finasteride (1.2mg) and oral minoxidil (3mg), and the user's concern about increased shedding and brittle hair after 7 months of use. It is suggested that shedding is common and may be influenced by stress, and switching to dutasteride might help, but patience is advised as results can take up to a year.
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