Using topical finasteride once a week (like oral) Finasteride/Dutasteride 3/24/2026
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Today is 6 months to the day of oral Finasteride, topical minoxidil, and once a week dermaroller! Left is April 20th, Right is October 20th. Hoping the patchiness will fill in over time but overall I’m happy with results
A user's 6-month progress after using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and weekly dermaroller treatments for hair loss. Replies praised the user for their results so far.
community 7 months. propecia oral Topical minoxidil. Drama Penn once a week.
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community 1mg oral fin and 1.25mg oral min every night and ketoconazole shampoo once or twice a week based on scalp condition.
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The user is using a topical spray with finasteride and minoxidil, red light therapy, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss, and is considering waiting a year before getting a hair transplant. Other users suggest microneedling, using oral treatments, and investing in a laser helmet for better results.
community 4 months progress on topical min 5% , finasteride 1mg and dermarolling 1mm once per week
The user is pleased with 4 months of progress using topical minoxidil 5%, finasteride 1mg, and dermarolling 1mm weekly. They are asking if they should expect more results before one year and if they should switch to oral minoxidil.
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