This is actual growth right? The shedding phase was brutal for me. minoxidil, 5mg per day, february-april Is this regrowth? 5/1/2026
The conversation discusses hair regrowth using minoxidil, with suggestions for women to use spironolactone and for men to combine minoxidil with dutasteride. Users share experiences and advice on dosage and cost-saving methods.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity This is an 8 week difference. Is this progress of any sort?
The user experienced significant hair regrowth over 8 weeks using oral Minoxidil and Dutasteride, noting healthier and denser hair. They reported no side effects and emphasized the importance of staying consistent with the treatment despite initial shedding.
community 5mg min 0.5mg dut - temple regrowth but ravaged crown? 28M
A 28-year-old male is experiencing temple regrowth but crown thinning while using 5mg minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride. The shedding phase is seen as a positive sign of treatment effectiveness, with expectations of noticeable improvements around 6 to 12 months.
community 3 months of minoxidil foam. No fin or derma rolling
This user has had success with Minoxidil foam, achieving significant hair growth in three months without using finasteride or derma rolling. They are considering incorporating a DHT reducing strategy such as finasteride in the future.
community 6.5 Months Finasteride, Derma Roller, & Biotin Supplements. 32 Male, no side effects. Shedding at month 2 and month 6. Shedding has now stopped.
A man shared his 6.5-month progress using finasteride, a derma roller, and biotin supplements for hair loss, with no side effects and overcoming two shedding phases. Commenters are impressed, noting hairline improvement and discussing the potential of these treatments in regrowing hair, especially at the temples.
community 5 months of nuking T, 2 months of minoxidil
The user transitioned from finasteride to Cyproterone and started using Minoxidil, resulting in healthier hair and regrowth. They plan to wean off Minoxidil in a year, depending on regrowth.
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