Oral 1mg Fin/ 2.5mg Min (Before/After) Progress Pictures 2/10/2026
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the transition from topical to oral minoxidil and finasteride, and the associated shedding phase. Users advise patience and consistency, noting that shedding is common and improvement may take several months.
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6 / 1000+ resultscommunity 1 Year Mark. 1mg Oral Finasteride, 5% Topical Minoxidil 2mL
The user has seen significant hair regrowth after one year using 1mg oral finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil, considering a hair transplant if progress stalls. They experienced an initial shedding phase and temporary erectile dysfunction, but no other side effects.
community Transitioned from topical minoxidil to oral min and the shedding is crazy!
Switching from topical to oral minoxidil can cause initial hair shedding but may lead to thicker hair growth. Many users combine it with finasteride, experiencing varying side effects.
community 6 Months on Minoxidil, 3.5 months on Finasteride.
The user experienced significant hair improvement using topical Minoxidil and oral Finasteride, despite an initial shedding phase. They prefer oral Finasteride for convenience and are considering oral Minoxidil, while others in the conversation discuss potential side effects and personal experiences with these treatments.
community Questions About Topical Finasteride & Minoxidil vs. Oral Treatment Effects and Combo Benefits
Topical finasteride with minoxidil can be effective but may not match oral finasteride results, with less absorption into the bloodstream. Shedding is common when starting or stopping minoxidil and finasteride, and adding dutasteride and tretinoin can enhance effectiveness by improving absorption and DHT inhibition.
community 28M, 6 Months on 2.5mg Oral and 5mg Topical Minoxidil, Constant Shedding Concern
A 28-year-old male is experiencing excessive hair shedding despite using oral and topical minoxidil, and occasionally using ketoconazole shampoo. He is considering trying GHK-Cu serums but cannot use finasteride.
community Finastride and Oral minoxidil 4 Months
The user switched from topical minoxidil to oral minoxidil (2.5 mg) and finasteride (1 mg) after two years without results, noticing some initial shedding but no significant side effects. Others in the conversation discuss similar experiences with these treatments, including shedding, body hair growth, and varying results.
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