9 months of finasteride - progress?? Progress Pictures 4/29/2025
The user shared progress pictures after 9 months of using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for hair loss, noting improvements in hair density. Concerns about side effects of finasteride were discussed, with some users sharing personal experiences.
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A user shared their successful hair regrowth experience using 1 mg oral finasteride daily and topical minoxidil twice a day for 17 months, along with microneedling and Ketosol shampoo. They reported significant hair density improvement without side effects, attributing their results to consistency and being a good responder to the treatment.
community The no BS guide to saving your hair without finasteride (improvement in 90% of patients in the study) with a low side effect profile or improvement in 100% of patients but a higher side effect profile and increased dosage. The future is here?
Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of oral minoxidil in combination with micro-needling. Oral minoxidil has been found to improve hair density in 90% of patients with a low side effect profile, but using 5mg per day can result in higher side effects including hypertrichosis and edema. Other treatments mentioned include finasteride and RU58841.
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Finasteride significantly improved hair density and confidence, with noticeable results after 8-9 months and no major side effects reported. The user chose finasteride over a finasteride and minoxidil combination due to ease and effectiveness, and plans to continue using it to maintain results.
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Improved hair density and texture after using 1mg oral finasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil for a year. The user is satisfied with the results, noting no significant side effects except reduced seminal volume.
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The user experienced noticeable hair density improvement after two months on 1.25mg oral finasteride, taken six times a week, without using minoxidil. The user reported no side effects and plans to consider minoxidil in the future.
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