Progress of my crown from 13 Dec 2025 to 13 May 2026. Progress Pictures 5/13/2026
A user shared their hair regrowth progress using 1 mg finasteride, 10% minoxidil with 0.1% finasteride solution, and derma rolling, noting significant improvement in crown density over five months. They experienced initial shedding but reported no side effects from finasteride and plan to continue treatment for 10-11 months before deciding on future steps.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 18M Unsure About Topical vs. Oral Fin After Shedding, Started Feb 2024
An 18-year-old is experiencing hair loss and has been using topical minoxidil consistently for over a year, with some improvement in hair density. They tried switching to a combination of topical finasteride and minoxidil but experienced possible side effects, so they returned to using only minoxidil, along with biotin and dermarolling, and are seeking advice on whether finasteride might still be effective for them.
community 13mos progress. Everything is fairly recovered but crown struggling for months now. Advice?
The user has mostly recovered hair density using finasteride, alternating oral and topical minoxidil, and occasional dermarolling, but the crown area is still struggling. Advice includes continuing treatment for up to 24 months and possibly consulting a doctor if issues persist.
community 18-month results of ~1.5mg fin/day, 0.5mg dut 3x/week, 5% topical minox daily, dermarolling 2x monthly, nizoral 2x weekly, vitamin supplements daily, and a healthier diet. 30 y/o M doctor, couldn't stand the idea of losing my bun. Long time lurker, how'd I do?
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, "Hello_Knicks," achieved significant hair growth and density by consistently using a combination of finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, nizoral, vitamin supplements, and a healthier diet. The user, who is a medical doctor, believes that patience, persistence, and medication compliance are key factors in achieving positive results.
community *Update* month 14. First 4 pics are before i started my treatment. Still would like to see improvement by the crown & corners of my hairline hopefully.
The user has been using HIMS topical finasteride and minoxidil spray for hair loss, with positive results but still seeks improvement at the crown and corners. They are considering reintroducing derma rolling and possibly trying oral treatments like dutasteride due to concerns about shedding and irritation.
community Only on topical minoxidil with 0.1% fin and doing dermarolling once a week what you guys think?
The user "deadstroke56" shared their progress using topical minoxidil with 0.1% finasteride and dermarolling once a week for hair loss. Other users praised their progress and asked about the brand and regimen used.
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