1,5 month fin 1mg + min 5% progress Progress Pictures 7/16/2024
A 21-year-old male has been using finasteride 1mg and minoxidil 5% daily for 45 days, noticing some new hair growth but continued hair loss. A reply suggests he is likely shedding and should give it more time for better results.
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The user experienced significant hair regrowth using topical finasteride/minoxidil and oral minoxidil/dutasteride, with some mild side effects that diminished over time. They plan to add microneedling to their regimen and have seen hair shedding cycles every six months, followed by thicker regrowth.
community Shedding or receding even more?
The user experienced hair shedding after using finasteride and topical minoxidil since August 2024, and briefly adding oral minoxidil in early 2025. They suspect the shedding might be due to the oral minoxidil, a bad batch of finasteride, or a normal shedding cycle, and are also experiencing an itchy scalp and acne.
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