Finasteride Only Use - 8 months Is this regrowth? 4/9/2026
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity [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.
community Posting my before and after with longer hair, since a lot of people wanted to see it. Finasteride only. The first two pictures are before starting treatment, and the last two are 8 months in, 1.25mg daily, 24 years old.
A user shared before and after photos of their hair loss treatment using Finasteride. The treatment showed significant improvement after 8 months of daily use.
community Went to dut only and steadily losing ground for 8 months
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride and dutasteride. Users share experiences of shedding and varying effectiveness, with some suggesting adding minoxidil or a topical anti-androgen for better results.
community 8 months on finasteride, I will continue with only fin for one full year until I hop on anything else. 24M, 1.25mg daily. Every pic is taken at the start of every month, the first one is when i started the medication.
A user's 8-month progress on finasteride for hair loss treatment, with plans to continue for a full year. The user experienced initial shedding and scalp itch, which subsided, leading to hair growth. Other users discussed the necessity of continuous treatment to maintain results.
community 8 months on Fin and stopped Min after 3 months of use.
The user used finasteride for 8 months and minoxidil for 3 months but stopped minoxidil due to seborrheic dermatitis. They are experiencing hair shedding and thinning and are questioning if finasteride alone is sufficient.
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