22M, 6 months progress. No finasteride, no oral meds. Topical only. Progress Pictures 4/11/2026
A 22-year-old shared their 6-month hair loss progress using only topical treatments like minoxidil, derma rolling, and red light therapy, without finasteride or oral medications. Other users suggested adding DHT blockers like RU58841 and ketoconazole shampoo for better results.
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community The dread shed is obliterating my hair (22M). Been on treatment for about 1.5-2 months. First 8 pics are from a month ago and the rest are my current state. Will this regrow?
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community No longer seeing any progress, really worried and panicking.
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