6 months on minoxidil and finastreride Progress Pictures 1/25/2026
A 24-year-old experienced improved hair growth using 5% minoxidil, 1 mg finasteride, and dermastamping, but faced side effects like low libido and mild erectile dysfunction. They plan to reduce finasteride dosage after full results and may consider a hair transplant if thinning recurs.
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Long-term finasteride users report maintaining or regrowing hair, often using additional treatments like minoxidil, low-level laser therapy, and ketoconazole shampoo. Most experience minimal side effects, though some report issues like erectile dysfunction.
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Inconsistent minoxidil use led to hair loss, prompting a plan to resume consistent application with derma stamping, red light therapy, and DHT blockers like clascoterone or RU58841. The user avoids finasteride and dutasteride due to past side effects.
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A user shared a 5-month progress on finasteride and 6-month progress on minoxidil, showing significant hair regrowth. They use finasteride 1mg daily, minoxidil twice daily, Nizoral once weekly, and derma stamping once weekly.
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The user has been using finasteride for six years and minoxidil for three years with no noticeable hair regrowth. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride, considering a hair transplant, and trying microneedling.
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The user is experiencing significant hair regrowth after using finasteride and minoxidil for about two months, with no major side effects reported. The conversation highlights the importance of consistency and patience in hair treatment, as full results can take several years.
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