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      community Is it okay to take minoxidil orally if I am already taking finasteride?

      in General  108 upvotes 11 months ago
      Taking oral minoxidil with finasteride is generally acceptable and can be more convenient than using topical minoxidil. Dermarolling may enhance minoxidil absorption, and dutasteride is a stronger alternative to finasteride for DHT suppression, but it may have more side effects.

      community 26 years old male results at 6 months

      in Is this regrowth?  135 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 26-year-old male shared his six-month results using oral dutasteride (0.5 mg/day) and oral minoxidil (3.5 mg/day), noting increased density but little change in the receding hairline. Users suggested dermarolling and adding topical minoxidil for better results, while OP reported no side effects from dutasteride.

      community Stop being assholes to teenagers on this sub.

      in Chat  542 upvotes 11 months ago
      Teenagers experiencing hair loss face ridicule instead of support, impacting their mental health. Effective treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, and dermarolling.

      community 6 weeks 5mg min 0.5mg dut progress

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 35-year-old man shares his positive progress in hair regrowth using a daily routine of 5mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride, along with a low light cap, weekly dermarolling, and biweekly ketoconazole shampoo. He reports noticeable improvements without side effects and aims to inspire others considering similar treatments.

      community Hairline getting better each day.

      in Progress Pictures  1750 upvotes 1 year ago
      An 18-year-old shares their successful hair regrowth journey using finasteride 1mg daily, topical minoxidil twice a day (mixed with tretinoin 0.025% at night), ketoconazole shampoo 2-3 times a week, and occasional dermarolling. They report no side effects and emphasize the importance of consistency and early intervention.

      community Not sure if I made any progress. (1,5 years apart)

      in Treatment  58 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth and thicker hair after using 5% topical minoxidil, 0.025% topical finasteride, and dermarolling weekly. Despite initial doubts and side effects from oral finasteride, the user received positive feedback on their progress.

      community 20M, 2.5 months, 1mg fin, topical min(local)

      in Progress Pictures  125 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old male shares his 2.5-month progress using 1mg finasteride, topical minoxidil, tretinoin, dermarolling, and ketoconazole for hair loss, noting slight libido decrease. Users discuss sourcing topical finasteride and request more photos to see the results.

      community Week 10 Update – No Fin, No Problem?

      in Update  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user reports promising hair regrowth without using finasteride, focusing instead on microneedling, dermarolling, minoxidil, tretinoin, scalp massages, and red light therapy. They emphasize consistency and a healthier, side-effect-free approach.

      community This shedding fase is absolutely brutal

      in Progress Pictures  182 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair shedding despite using minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermarolling. They are considering changing treatments after stopping dermarolling and switching finasteride brands worsened the shedding.

      community 0-5 months: almost perfect hair regrowth. But now, after ten months….

      in Update  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth with topical finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and dermarolling, but later faced severe hair shedding after stopping dermarolling and reducing ketoconazole use. Suggestions included switching to oral treatments, resuming dermarolling, and considering lifestyle changes.

      community Started tretinoin, lost a bunch of new hairs - normal?

      in Progress Pictures  38 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced increased hair shedding after adding tretinoin to their regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling, but noticed new vellus hairs appearing. They plan to restart tretinoin more gently, as some users suggest shedding indicates treatment effectiveness, while others warn it may cause severe thinning for a minority.

      community Fin + min 3 month progress and happy I guess

      in Is this regrowth?  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced initial hair shedding but saw improvement after three months using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling with castor oil. They shared progress photos and sought advice for further improvement.

      community Slow and steady progress - thoughts?

      in Progress Pictures  34 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user reports slow progress in hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, and a weekly oil massage. They note improvement in the crown area but minimal change in the hairline.

      community 3 Months progress on Fin, min and microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  137 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 3-month hair growth progress using 1mg oral finasteride, 5% topical minoxidil, and microneedling with a 1.5 mm dermaroller twice weekly. The user received positive feedback and expressed a desire for thicker hair in the future.

      community Should I seek a second opinion? 22M

      in General  79 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male is experiencing worsening hair loss despite taking 0.25mg oral finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily since July. He is considering seeking a second opinion as his dermatologist refuses to increase the finasteride dosage, and he does not use dermarolling or vitamins.

      community Small hairs emerging over the past month.

      in Progress Pictures  40 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user reported using oral Minoxidil 3mg, oral Finasteride 1mg, topical Minoxidil, dermarolling twice a week, and taking biotin and vitamin D daily for 10 weeks. They noticed small hairs growing at the hairline after 6 weeks.

      community Improving the effects of finasteride topic

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride 0.1% and minoxidil 5% for hair loss with some regrowth but seeks improvement. Suggestions include increasing finasteride dosage, using dutasteride, adding dermarolling, or switching to oral medication.

      community What’s the appropriate dose of oral Min for a beginner?

      in Minoxidil  89 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old is using oral minoxidil (1.25 mg) and finasteride (1 mg) for hair loss, with additional weekly dermarolling. They are considering whether to increase the minoxidil dose to 2.5 mg but are advised to stay at 1.25 mg for now.

      community November until now progress. Daily Dut and Min

      in Progress Pictures  68 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user reported significant hair regrowth progress using oral minoxidil 3mg and dutasteride daily since November. Others shared mixed experiences with treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling, with some seeing no progress or continued hair loss.

      community Topical fin 0.025%, min 5% - 2,5 months progress

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started using topical finasteride 0.025% and minoxidil 5% twice daily, seeing initial improvement but later experiencing shedding and scalp pain. They are considering increasing the finasteride dose to 0.05% while using keto shampoo and dermarolling, and are debating the effectiveness of low versus standard doses of finasteride.

      community 6,5 months update. What do you think?

      in Minoxidil  121 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using 5 mg of oral minoxidil, 1.25 mg of finasteride, and a dermaroller for hair loss, and plans to reduce the minoxidil dosage after a year. They have not experienced side effects like facial bloating and are considering the safety of long-term use.

      community Oral Minoxidil Changes to Vellus Hair

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A person in their early 30s has been using finasteride for about 10 years and recently started oral minoxidil, vitamin chewables, and dermarolling to address hair loss. They noticed pigmented vellus hairs and potential regrowth, questioning if oral minoxidil is more effective than topical due to enzyme differences.

      community Rate my non common stack(meso and mixing dut with fin)

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old male is using a hair loss treatment regimen including topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, dermarolling, ketoconazole shampoo, and mesotherapy with dutasteride and vitamins. He is considering switching to oral dutasteride as recommended by his doctor and questions the necessity and cost of mesotherapy.

      community One year update on finasteride 1.25mg daily

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been taking 1.25 mg of finasteride daily for over a year, noticing thicker hair and some regrowth. They plan to start using topical minoxidil, dermarolling, and mesotherapy before a hair transplant in February 2026.

      community 3 Month Progress - Topical Fin & Min

      in Progress Pictures  625 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old user shared their 3-month progress using a topical spray containing 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil, along with dermarolling and Nizoral shampoo, reporting reduced shedding and signs of hair regrowth. They emphasized consistency in their routine and noted no side effects, expressing optimism about future results.

      community (23M) 4-month hair progress. Hard to judge myself

      in Is this regrowth?  46 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old male shares his 4-month hair regrowth progress using oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, collagen, biotin, keto shampoo, and dermarolling. He notices fuller hair but minimal visible change, and considers adding topical minoxidil despite concerns about consistency.