6 months on fin (worse) still shedding Progress Pictures 4/5/2026
The user experienced significant hair shedding after starting and stopping minoxidil and finasteride, leading to thin hair and personal distress. They are currently on oral finasteride without side effects and are advised to maintain consistent treatment and consider additional options like microneedling and oils.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 3 months progress with Finasteride 0.5mg/daily, Minoxidil foam5% 2x daily, Stemoxydine 2x daily, Microneedling(M8) 1.5mm 1x per week, Saw Palmetto 400mg/day, peppermint and jojoba oils daily, Ketoconazole 2% shampoo 3x/week, Purador shampoo/conditioner every day.
Jordan-Iliad has been using a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, microneedling, saw palmetto, peppermint and jojoba oils, ketoconazole shampoo, and Purador shampoo/conditioner for 3 months to treat their hair loss with stunning results. They have also recently started taking oral minoxidil 1.25mg/day in hopes of achieving even better results over the next 3 months.
community Seeing a lot of posts about shedding Iโll offer my experience and tips
The user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, and a detailed hair care routine involving conditioners, oils, and micro-needling. They reported significant improvement in hair thickness and reduced shedding after adopting these practices.
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Hair regrowth using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, with significant improvement after three months. Some users experienced side effects like bloating and dark circles, and discussed alternative treatments like microneedling and natural oils.
community 25M: Increased Shedding and Side Effects After 2 Years on Min+Fin, Now NW3, Seeking Advice
A 25-year-old experienced worsening hair loss and side effects like low libido and watery semen after using minoxidil, finasteride, and later switching to dutasteride. Despite trying various treatments, including topical solutions and micro-needling, they saw no improvement and are now seeking advice.
community 32, Southeast Asian, 1 y 3 m Finasteride, Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Microneedling โ Former hair system user. Quick description of routine in comments.
A user named "bmbshell" who was dealing with hair loss and initially tried to fix it with a hair system before deciding to try finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and biotin supplements. They documented their progress over the past 1 year and 3 months, showing how effective these treatments were in regrowing their hair.
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