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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Considering Switching Back to Topical Minoxidil After 10 Months on Oral, No Improvement
The user experienced hair thinning after switching from topical to oral minoxidil while also using finasteride. They are considering returning to topical minoxidil due to lack of improvement with the oral version.
community No progress after 8 months Finasteride & 2.5 years Minoxidil – need help
A 22-year-old male has been using Minoxidil for 2.5 years and Finasteride for 8 months without significant improvement in hair loss. Despite adding supplements and other treatments, hair density remains low, and he seeks advice on further options.
community Minoxidil is working for me – just 3 months in! (No fin, no microneedling
A 36-year-old experienced slow, diffuse hair thinning over 15 years and saw significant improvement using 5% topical minoxidil alone for 3 months, without finasteride or microneedling. The user is pleased with the results, noting increased hair density and no visible scalp, and plans to continue monitoring progress without using hormone-affecting treatments.
community Result after 12 months oral finasteride & 8 months oral minoxidil. No side effects.
A 45-year-old male has been using oral finasteride for 12 months and oral minoxidil for 8 months to address hair loss, with plans for a hair transplant next year. He reports no side effects and some improvement, but acknowledges a transplant is needed for full restoration.
community Almost 3 months result of minoxidil once a day + derma needling [ALBUM]
User shared results of using minoxidil and dermaneedling for hair loss over 2.5 months, noting improvements, especially around the left temple. No finasteride or other anti-androgens were used.
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