Don't be inconsistent with Minoxidil, you will lose progress fast. My new plan for future. Progress Pictures 4/29/2026
Inconsistent minoxidil use led to hair loss, prompting a plan to resume consistent application with derma stamping, red light therapy, and DHT blockers like clascoterone or RU58841. The user avoids finasteride and dutasteride due to past side effects.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Started balding at 16-17 but finally @21 got almost all of it back plus more and I think it made my forehead smaller
The user regained hair and reduced forehead size using a routine of 1mg finasteride, 5mg minoxidil, topical minoxidil twice daily, tretinoin before minoxidil, derma stamping weekly, red light therapy daily, and ketoconazole shampoo thrice weekly. They experienced initial side effects with finasteride but adjusted the dosage over time.
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Red light therapy for hair loss is controversial, with mixed results reported. Its effectiveness may depend on device quality and proper wavelength, and it is often used with minoxidil and finasteride.
community Is this enough to regrow my lions mane and if no what am I missing?
A user is trying to regrow hair using a natural approach without Minoxidil or finasteride, focusing on micro-needling, red light therapy, and various oils and serums. Other users suggest that medical treatments are more effective for male pattern baldness.
community One year progress on fin and min
A user shared one-year progress using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss at age 42. Suggestions included adding dermastamping, microneedling, and considering a hair transplant for further improvement.
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A 31-year-old who experienced severe hair loss during medical school tried various treatments, including topical and oral finasteride and minoxidil, but stopped due to side effects. They restarted treatment 10 months ago with a regimen including topical finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, hydrocortisone, oral minoxidil, and light therapy, emphasizing the importance of consistency and skincare.
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