Started using topical minoxidil for two weeks Progress Pictures 4/19/2026
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity two weeks apart — signs of regrowth? 1mg fin ED, 5mg oral min ED, 1ml topical min ED, 2% keto shampoo every three-four days, 0.5mm microneedling once a week. been 1 month and a week since i started the regimen with fin, added min within a week and keto shampoo after a month.
A user's progress in using medications such as finasteride and minoxidil, along with keto shampoo and microneedling, to treat their hair loss. Replies suggested that the user was seeing positive results quickly, but noted the heavy treatments used may cause extra shedding.
community 6-months on Hims topical minoxidal and finasteride combination, and microneedling once every week or two. The before pic was taken with the front iphone camera so is lower resolution which makes a comparison hard, but perhaps seeing some minor gains in individual hairs thickening.
Using a combination of topical minoxidil and finasteride, plus microneedling, to treat hair loss; the progress made by the original poster over 6 months; the potential for further results with longer use; and the possibility of seeking alternatives such as a hair transplant or system.
community 5 months and a half in topical minoxidil 5% everynight, 3 months of multivitamins + zinc (conzace), and almost 2 weeks or 2 weeks of triamcinolone (to determine if alopecia areata) 17M
The user has been using topical minoxidil 5% for five and a half months, multivitamins with zinc for three months, and triamcinolone for almost two weeks to address hair loss. They are considering starting finasteride at age 18 and are unsure about hair regrowth progress.
community started since friday topical fin+min+ caffeine+dermaroller 0.5 mm once a week… wish me luck my bald friends :-)
Using a combination of topical finasteride, minoxidil, caffeine and dermaroller treatments to help with hair loss, while discussing the potential results and other options.
community Started minoxidill 2 weeks ago. The shed is real! But have some small hairs comming out all over
This conversation is about a user who has been using Minoxidil to treat hair loss for two weeks, and experienced an intense shed. The replies offer advice on how to manage their shedding, such as shaving their head or using Finasteride, and encouragement that the results will be worth it in the end.
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