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      community 5 months on finasteride and minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  231 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared progress after 5 months on oral finasteride (1mg) and minoxidil (2.5mg), noting improvements despite minimal temple growth. They experienced shedding initially but reported no side effects, and others shared similar experiences and additional treatments like hair serums.

      community is this hyper responding? oral fin and min combi pill

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 42-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth after 12 weeks on an oral combination of finasteride (1 mg) and minoxidil (2.5 mg), with noticeable improvements and no side effects. The user is considering continuing the treatment for a year due to the unexpected positive results.

      community Most studies seem to say the vast majority of increase in hair count occurs in the first 12 weeks, why does everyone say you need to wait years to know whether fin/dut are working?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  66 upvotes 9 months ago
      Finasteride and dutasteride can show initial hair count increases within 12 weeks, but visible improvements often take longer, with many users reporting noticeable changes after a year or more. While early results may be seen under a microscope, significant cosmetic improvements typically require more time for hair to thicken and become visibly denser.

      community 6 months progress on fin/min...!

      in Progress Pictures  58 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user shared their 6-month progress using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noting improvements and reduced shedding. They decreased their minoxidil dosage from 10% to 5% and no longer need biotin, with no side effects from finasteride.

      community On Dutasteride 0.5mg ED for almost 2 years. Increasingly shedding hair for more than 5 months.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced increased hair shedding after switching from finasteride to dutasteride, despite lifestyle improvements and additional treatments like oral minoxidil and PRP. They are concerned about persistent shedding, changes in hormone levels, and potential chronic telogen effluvium, and are considering a scalp biopsy for further investigation.

      community 10 months of topical fin/min progress

      in Progress Pictures  31 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared progress pictures after 10 months of using topical finasteride and minoxidil, along with dermarolling and specific shampoos. Some users suggested switching to oral treatments for better results, while others noted visible improvements in hair thickness and regrowth.

      community 5 months progress on Min and Fin

      in Progress Pictures  176 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth and reduced shedding after increasing their dosage of minoxidil to 5mg daily and finasteride to 5mg three times a week. They reported noticeable improvements within five months and encouraged others to consider this treatment.

      community Bloodflow/Natural Remedies for receding hairline

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old male successfully stopped hair loss and improved hair density using red light therapy, saw palmetto, vitamins, L-Arginine, fish oil, derma rolling, and specific shampoos, after experiencing negative effects from minoxidil and finasteride. He emphasizes focusing on blood flow and natural remedies, noting significant improvements in hair and beard fullness.

      community 3 month progress (min+fin) - really happy!

      in Progress Pictures  437 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is happy with their 3-month hair loss treatment progress using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice daily, derma stamping 1-2 times a week, and WaterMans shampoo. They noticed improvements despite initial shedding and stopped taking creatine, which they suspect might have affected hair loss.

      community 1 year on fin. Take the pill. NOW.

      in Progress Pictures  353 upvotes 2 years ago
      After one year on finasteride, a user reports positive hair regrowth and minimal side effects, encouraging others to try the treatment despite potential risks. Other users share varied experiences with finasteride, some seeing improvements and others still waiting for results.

      community M24 Finasteride (4M) minoxidil (2Y)

      in Progress Pictures  57 upvotes 3 years ago
      FalseHour6541's two-year experience with Minoxidil and Finasteride, resulting in good density on their crown; other users suggested a hair transplant to help reduce the receding hairline.

      community Starting oral finasteride today - could use your encouragement!

      in Chat  50 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user started oral finasteride to improve hair regrowth, especially in the crown area, after only seeing some maintenance and regrowth with a regimen of micro-needling, topical Dutasteride, and Rogaine. They were initially concerned about side effects but decided to proceed after research and consultations.

      community DUPA / APHK discussion ( Diffuse unpatterned alopecia / Acquired Progressive Hair Kinkering )

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user discusses their experience with diffuse unpatterned alopecia and acquired progressive hair kinkering, noting improvements with treatments including biotin, pantothenic acid, finasteride, ketoconazole, and zinc pyrithione shampoo. They report thicker, healthier hair and improved scalp condition, attributing success mainly to biotin, pantothenic acid, and finasteride.

      community Topical fin (0.1%) and min (5%) for almost 2 years

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 25-year-old male has been using topical finasteride (0.1%) and minoxidil (5%) for almost two years with no visible improvement but stable hair loss. Suggestions include switching to oral finasteride and minoxidil, considering stronger treatments like dutasteride, and consulting a doctor for personalized advice.

      community Being on Finasteride only for 8 months

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  21 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user has been on finasteride for 8 months and is experiencing significant hair shedding, with concerns about hair density and visible scalp. Other users suggest that shedding is normal and that finasteride is likely working, with potential improvements over time; adding minoxidil could help but may initially increase shedding.

      community Update - December 2024 to May 2026. Topical fin/min

      in Update  965 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a nightly topical spray with 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil, without side effects. Noticeable improvements were seen within three months, with continued progress over time.

      community 211 days if scalp massage . Update!!

      in Chat  79 upvotes 1 month ago
      OP is using scalp massages, dermastamping, and rosemary oil for hair improvement, with mixed opinions on effectiveness. Some suggest lighting affects perceived results, while others recommend treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841 for better outcomes.

      community Only two months in. Is this progress already?

      in Is this regrowth?  5 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is experiencing hair regrowth after two months of using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and a derma roller. While some users note slight improvement, others suggest that more time is needed for significant results.

      community 3 Months on 1mg Fin & 5% Minoxidil

      in Is this regrowth?  76 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 24-year-old male has been using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice a day, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermastamping for hair regrowth, noticing progress in crown thickness and some temple regrowth. He is considering adding oral minoxidil to enhance results but is concerned about potential side effects.

      community One year with finasteride treatment

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation is about a user sharing their one-year progress using oral finasteride for hair loss, noting some improvement. Other users suggest trying dutasteride or adding topical minoxidil for better results.

      community 5 year progress on fin/dut and topical/oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  71 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user shared their 5-year hair regrowth journey using oral finasteride, oral dutasteride, topical and oral minoxidil, and a hair transplant. They experienced significant hair improvement without major side effects, although RU58841 was not effective for them.

      community Zero Progress on dutasteride :(

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  59 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is frustrated with minimal hair regrowth after using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and previously finasteride and topical minoxidil. Despite feeling discouraged, others suggest continuing treatment as progress can be slow and subtle, with some users noting visible improvement.

      community Do drugs actually work for diffuse thinning?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is treating diffuse thinning with finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil but hasn't seen significant improvement. Others suggest that results vary, with some maintaining hair and others considering transplants or future treatments.