Inconsistency, shed or loss after 3 years Update 4/17/2026
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5 / 389 resultscommunity Experiencing a ton of hair loss after three years on Fin. Is this normal?
The user experienced significant hair loss after three years on finasteride, possibly due to inconsistent use, stress, or a cyclical shed. Suggestions included using reminders for consistent medication intake, considering dutasteride, and addressing stress factors.
community Is this progress? M24 almost 3 years since starting
The user has seen significant hair regrowth after three years of using Minoxidil inconsistently and Hims topical Minoxidil/Finasteride for a year. They are considering switching to oral Finasteride and increasing topical Minoxidil use, with suggestions from others to try Dutasteride and microneedling for further improvement.
community 4 years, 1mg fin daily (was on and off at first), minoxidil for first 3 years then stopped
User used finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, experienced side effects initially, but saw improvement after stopping minoxidil and ignoring side effects. New hairstyle also improved hair appearance.
community Almost 1 year dut + 3 month minoxidil
The post and conversation are about a user's progress with hair loss. The user used dutasteride (DUT) for 9 months and then added minoxidil for 3 months. They experienced significant improvements in hair growth and stopped their hair loss.
community Two Years Progress on Finasteride, 1mg Daily (+3 months of Micro-needling)
A user who has experienced two years' progress on finasteride 1mg daily, combined with 3 months of micro-needling, and their experiences with hair loss. Other users have commented offering advice and support based on their own experiences.
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