5.5 months on Fin/Min – Still shedding Finasteride/Dutasteride 3/30/2026
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Fin- 4.5 months, Min-2.5 months, still long way to go
The user has been treating hair loss with 1mg oral finasteride daily, 1mg topical minoxidil twice daily, and microneedling twice a week. They report improved hair quality and density but are still experiencing shedding.
community 1.5 months Fin, 1 month min, with microneedling 😌 I’m still not where I wanna be fully but I’m getting there. Thank you all in this group for education and motivation! Don’t shave it just keep grinding 💯
User experienced hair growth after 1.5 months using Fin, 1 month using Min, and microneedling. They use liquid Rogaine twice daily, microneedle with a .4 mm dermaroller, and take oral Fin once a day.
community Some progress. Still thin on top but surprised this is working at all. Just wish I started sooner. 1mg fin. 5% min. Twice a day for around 2 and a half months now.
User "Shama2" shares progress with hair loss treatment using 1mg finasteride and 5% minoxidil twice a day for 2.5 months. Others advise consistency, not stopping treatment, and adding microneedling for better results.
community 1 year + on treatment. started with ru58841 (10-25mg) for 5 months and switched to oral fin (1mg) still shedding on fin while I didn't shed on ru at all
A 23-year-old male experienced no shedding with RU58841 but switched to oral finasteride due to heart concerns, resulting in increased hair shedding. He is considering adding minoxidil to his regimen, which currently includes finasteride, Nizoral shampoo, and microneedling.
community Almost 5 months update oral fin/min
The user shared progress on hair regrowth after almost 5 months of using oral finasteride and minoxidil, noting improvements in hair thickness, especially around the crown, with some shedding initially. The user reported no significant side effects aside from shedding and sourced the treatment from Hims.
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