March 2024 - April 2025 Finasteride 1mg + Oral Minoxidil 2,5mg -> 5 mg / day Is this regrowth? 4/29/2025
The user increased their oral Minoxidil dosage from 2.5mg to 5mg daily, alongside taking 1mg Finasteride, and noticed gradual hair regrowth, particularly on the crown, with no shedding but increased body hair growth. They did not experience significant side effects and observed improvements in their hairline.
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community 25M on Finasteride & Oral Minoxidil for 8-10 Months: Seeking Advice on Crown Regrowth
A 25-year-old male has been using finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil for 8-10 months and is seeking advice on improving hair growth at the crown. He is considering whether to continue with finasteride or switch to dutasteride.
community I thought I’d be the perfect candidate for regrowth since I only had diffuse thinning on my crown. 9 months later of Oral Min and Fin and I’m worse off than when I started.
The user experienced worsening hair loss despite using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and topical minoxidil for nine months. They are considering switching to dutasteride and reducing ketoconazole shampoo due to its drying effects.
community 21 year old crown regrowth from August to November on oral minoxidil/finasteride tablet
A 21-year-old shares crown regrowth results using a daily oral pill containing minoxidil, finasteride, and biotin, along with dermastamping, scalp massages, and Nizoral shampoo. Suggestions include reducing minoxidil dosage for safety and considering cost-effective alternatives for long-term use.
community Been on Oral Minoxidil for 50 days. It definitely works!
Oral Minoxidil (Loniten) effectively promotes hair regrowth, especially on the crown and temples, with minimal side effects like extra body hair. The user found it more convenient and effective than topical Minoxidil and had negative experiences with Finasteride and Dutasteride.
community Crown Check: Oral Min/Fin results after ~5 months. Progress or Plateaus?
The user is discussing their hair regrowth progress after using oral Minoxidil (2mg daily) and Finasteride (1mg daily) for about five months, along with support supplements like Vitamin D, Biotin, and Omega 3. Suggestions include replacing Finasteride with Dutasteride and increasing Minoxidil dosage, while also considering microneedling and scalp massage for better results.
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