The user experienced side effects with 1mg finasteride and is considering using a 0.5mg dose to prevent them. Another user suggested splitting the pills to achieve the lower dose.
The user has been taking 1mg finasteride daily for a year with no improvement in hair loss and reports low cortisol levels, sleep issues, and anxiety changes. The conversation includes discussions on the potential effects of finasteride on cortisol and neurosteroids, with suggestions to consult a doctor and consider other factors.
The user experienced positive hair regrowth using daily 1mg finasteride and 5% minoxidil, specifically the Alopexy brand, with no negative side effects. They noticed improvements after a year, with comments from others confirming the success.
A 25-year-old male using 1mg Finasteride and 5% Minoxidil for hair loss experienced stabilized scalp hair but began noticing beard shedding. Users suggest that Finasteride can slow beard growth, and some recommend using Minoxidil on the beard to counteract thinning.
The user has been on 1mg finasteride for a year, experiencing low libido and moderate erectile issues. They are considering using Cialis daily with finasteride long term to address these side effects.
A 22-year-old has been treating hair loss with 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil nightly, and 0.1% tretinoin nightly for three months, noticing improvements in hair quality. Progress pictures show changes a month apart, starting before treatment.
The user reports 8 months of hair growth progress using 1mg Finasteride daily, 5k biotin daily, Nizoral 1% biweekly, a multivitamin daily, and Vitamin D 2000IU daily, with pictures provided for reference. Commenters discuss the improved thickness and length of the hair, with some suggesting a buzz cut for better comparison, which the user declines.
A 17-year-old started using 1mg oral finasteride in April 2025 and increased oral minoxidil from 1.25mg to 2.5mg by December 2025. Users discuss progress, initial shedding, and suggest checking vitamin and mineral levels.
The user is using finasteride1mg daily for one month and ketoconazole three times a week for three months. They are comparing hair progress with photos from December 2025 and March 2026.
The user has been taking finasteride1mg/day since 2021 and recently added oral minoxidil 2mg/day for 40 days. They are questioning if the observed hair growth is due to minoxidil.
A user has been taking finasteride1mg for 10 years without side effects but is concerned about high estradiol levels affecting weight loss. Another user suggests using estradiol blockers under medical supervision to manage the levels.
A user reported significant hair regrowth after 3 months using 1mg oral finasteride, 1ml 5% topical minoxidil, and microneedling, along with biotin, vitamin D, iron, and zinc supplements. They are optimistic about continued progress despite initial skepticism.
A 33-year-old male has been using finasteride1mg for nearly 4 years, experiencing stabilized hair loss and some regrowth but also cognitive issues. He is considering reducing the dose or switching to topical finasteride with minoxidil to maintain hair while minimizing cognitive side effects.
A 24-year-old shared their 2-month progress using oral finasteride (1mg) four times a week, topical minoxidil (5%) daily, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week for hair loss. They experienced initial headaches and shedding but plan to continue the regimen due to positive results.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1mg oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, keto shampoo, and monthly derma stamping. Results appeared after about four months, with noticeable temple hair lightening.
The user started taking Finasteride1mg daily on June 24, 2024, with no negative side effects and shares weekly progress pictures. They use coconut oil for deep conditioning weekly.
After 8 months of using oral Minoxidil 5mg and Finasteride1mg, the user still experiences hair loss, particularly miniaturized hairs in the mid-scalp area, along with itching. They are concerned about losing around 40 hairs daily despite treatment.
The user is considering combining 1mg oral finasteride with 0.1% topical finasteride due to reduced effectiveness after 5 years and is also using minoxidil twice daily. They previously tried dutasteride but stopped due to side effects and are hesitant to try RU58841.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1mg oral finasteride daily and a walnut-sized amount of minoxidil foam once a day. They started balding at 17 and reported no side effects from the treatments.
A 20-year-old started taking 1mg oral finasteride and 3mg oral minoxidil every other day for hair loss. They plan to focus on their hair and health over the summer and will update in November.
A 23-year-old male is using finasteride (1mg daily), derma rolling, and Nizoral for hair loss treatment, experiencing increased shedding and side effects like anxiety, decreased libido, and fatigue. Despite no positive changes in hair after three months, he plans to continue finasteride and may consider RU58841 or CB as future treatments, avoiding minoxidil due to past negative experiences.
A user is concerned about taking 1mg/day of finasteride due to potential gynecomastia, given their blood results. They seek advice on how their hormone levels might be affected by blocking DHT.
A 21-year-old has been using 0.4mg finasteride and 1mg oral minoxidil (increased to 2mg) for 9 months with no noticeable hair growth and worsening hair condition. They are considering stopping finasteride due to side effects and are seeking advice on other treatments.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1mgfinasteride daily and 5% topical minoxidil once a day over seven months, with minor side effects like hypertrichosis. Consistency in treatment was emphasized, and the user reported improved hair density and texture without major side effects.
The user is 40 days into using finasteride (1mg daily) and topical minoxidil (twice a day) for hair loss, noticing some progress despite initial heavy shedding. They plan to switch to foam minoxidil due to flaking and have experienced hair growth on the forehead.
A 20-year-old used 1mgfinasteride and liquid minoxidil, initially twice daily then once at night, to thicken hair, though temple regrowth was minimal. The user experienced no side effects and continued both treatments for hair improvement.
The user has been using 1mgfinasteride, topical minoxidil twice daily, 1 biotin vitamin, and a 0.5 mm dermaroller for hair loss treatment since April. They've seen progress but experienced a shedding event in October, and are hoping for increased density in the coming months.
The user reported hair regrowth after using 1mgfinasteride daily for 4 months, foam minoxidil twice daily for 6 months, and 5000 mcg biotin daily for 4 months. Commenters are impressed with the results and some are considering starting finasteride after seeing the progress.
The user has been taking 1mg of finasteride and 6 drops of minoxidil orally per day for five months, experiencing increased hair shedding but also noticing denser and fuller hair according to friends. Despite the shedding, the user is happy with the progress and has not experienced significant side effects, though they caution against the risks of taking minoxidil orally.
A male in his 30s is using 1.25 mgfinasteride daily, 5% minoxidil foam twice daily, collagen/biotin supplements, and weekly .5mm rolling. After six weeks, he notices his crown appears thicker and feels better, possibly due to placebo.