Finasterid+ oral Minoxidil 8 month progress Progress Pictures 1/10/2026
The user experienced significant hair shedding initially but saw progress after 8 months using 1.25 mg of oral finasteride and minoxidil. They noticed increased hair growth on their eyelashes, eyebrows, and body, and considered increasing the dosage but decided to maintain the current regimen.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 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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The user experienced increased hair density and improved hairline definition after 8 months of using 1mg finasteride and 5mg minoxidil (both oral and topical) daily, though the hairline recession hasn't reversed. They noticed fuller eyelashes and increased shedding, but overall hair growth is outpacing the loss.
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A 25-year-old male using 1mg Finasteride and 5% Minoxidil for hair loss experienced stabilized scalp hair but began noticing beard shedding. Users suggest that Finasteride can slow beard growth, and some recommend using Minoxidil on the beard to counteract thinning.
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