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720-750 / 1000+ resultscommunity 12 month fin update. Long curly hair
A user experienced significant hair regrowth after using 1mg of finasteride daily for a year, avoiding minoxidil due to its toxicity to cats. They attributed success to quitting smoking, a better diet, and reduced stress, with only watery semen as a side effect.
community Sad update. Has anyone ever lost their minoxidil gains from breaks/inconsistency and fully recovered what they lost? What are my chances of regrowing what I lost? I was a hyper responder but I missed oral min for a few days on multiple occasions because my prescription expired while traveling.
The user experienced hair loss due to inconsistent oral minoxidil use while continuing dutasteride and topical minoxidil. Consistent treatment is advised for potential recovery of lost hair.
community Does anyone have any experience with Stemoxydine?
Using Stemoxydine, a hair growth promoter, in conjunction with Fin and Minoxidil to help counter shedding induced by the latter two treatments. Another user also shared their experience of using Stemoxydine for three months along with dermastamp.
community 3 years and 6 month Progress 1mg Fin Only zero Min or anything else
A user reported significant hair regrowth using only 1mg finasteride daily over 3.5 years, with no side effects. They stressed patience and consistency, seeing noticeable results after two years.
community Homemade topical finasteride shelf life?
User makes topical finasteride with stemoxydine and proscar pills, stores at room temperature. Asks if solution goes bad in 3 months.
community My stack and 9 months progress (Nov, 2024 to July, 2025)
The user shared their hair regrowth progress using a regimen including omega-3, flaxseed, EGCG, green tea, zinc, copper, probiotics, microneedling, topical finasteride, and minoxidil. Other users expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of the regimen, suggesting more proven treatments or considering a hair transplant.
community 25 years on finasteride - my experience
A long-term finasteride user experienced side effects like sexual dysfunction, dry eyes, muscle weakness, and brain fog, which improved when they stopped the medication. They decided to stop finasteride again, questioning if maintaining hair was worth the negative impact on their well-being.
community Anyone here who stopped microneedling and maintained or lost the gains?
Microneedling's long-term effects on hair loss are uncertain, with concerns about scarring and the need for continued use of minoxidil and finasteride to maintain gains. Finasteride does not sustain minoxidil-regrown hair without ongoing minoxidil use, and microneedling alone shows limited evidence of effectiveness.
community September 2023 vs December 2024
The user switched from finasteride and topical minoxidil to dutasteride and oral minoxidil due to side effects but is experiencing further hair recession. They plan to double the dosage, despite mixed feedback on the effectiveness and potential side effects of the treatments.
community Finastride vs Spironolactone, what's more effective? Using together help?
community Updated Progress- 10 MONTHS MARK - NW7 Diffuse going for the comeback. New Pictures (49M)
community 13 months of progress. Thought these were worth sharing. The hair has risen: Dutasterideonomy 3:28
The user reports hair regrowth using Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, RU58841, a derma stamp, and a derma roller, attributing their knowledge to this forum. They did not try Finasteride and note a difference in hair quality between new growth and existing hair.
community Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy (Exosome) Before & After
A user's father experienced hair regrowth and other health improvements after two IV exosome treatments. The user also had four rounds of exosome therapy, noting significant hair regrowth and relief from headaches, but no change in gray hair.
community Monthly hair update. 30M. Finasteride 1.25mg PO daily, Minoxidil Topical x2 Daily, dermastamp + dermarolling every 2 weeks. From July 2025 to January 2026
A 30-year-old is experiencing positive hair growth results using finasteride daily, minoxidil twice daily, and dermastamping/dermarolling biweekly from July 2025 to January 2026. Friends and family have noticed significant improvement.
community 50M Norwood 6. 12 month topical finasteride/minoxidil results
community Will Progress Continue? Fin 1mg Daily 6 Months
The user has been using Finasteride 1mg daily for over 6 months, experiencing decreased shedding and denser hair, and is considering adding Minoxidil to their regimen. They also addressed a past vitamin D deficiency with supplements and are hopeful for continued hair regrowth.
community My progress after 13 months on dutasteride and Minoxidil
A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth after 13 months of using dutasteride and minoxidil, noting improved self-confidence and physical fitness. They reported noticeable results after 2 months, with significant improvement by 7-8 months, and no major side effects.
community Topical min + topical fin + dermastamp weekly 1mm, about 9 weeks progress, i think it's going great so far
community 2.5 years Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil
The user experienced significant hair growth and thickness improvement after 2.5 years of using Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil, with no side effects. They emphasize consistency in treatment and note that their hair can now grow longer and healthier than before.
community Fin advice please - losing ground!!
The user experienced hair loss issues after switching from finasteride to dutasteride and back, with stress and seborrheic dermatitis affecting hair quality. They plan to continue finasteride, treat seborrheic dermatitis, and monitor nutrient levels, considering low-dose oral minoxidil if safe.
community Dutasteride 1 year regression. Depressing. (With pictures for proof)
A user shared their experience of hair loss progression after one year on dutasteride, expressing disappointment with no improvement and considering other treatments like RU58841. Other users offered mixed responses, some seeing no change, others suggesting the hair loss might have been worse without treatment, and discussing the role of testosterone and DHT in hair loss.
community Nearly 3 years in and I'm on a mega growth spurt. Don't lose heart.
The user experienced subtle hair growth improvements using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil over nearly three years, with notable progress at the temples. The front hairline shows quicker regrowth cycles, but the vertex and crown remain unchanged.
community Is this regrowth? Doing PRP + exosomes
User doing PRP with exosomes for hair loss, sees possible regrowth after two treatments. Another user suggests providing before and after pictures for better assessment.
community Trust the process my friends is
OP used oral minoxidil (2.5 mg) and dutasteride (0.5 mg) for 12 months with successful hair regrowth. Consistency in treatment is emphasized, and switching from finasteride to dutasteride is suggested for better results.
community 8 month minoxidil and finasteride update.
community Am I making some progress? Topical Fin., Hair Filler therapy, Bioscalin & Omega 3
The user is using topical finasteride, Bioscalin, Omega 3, and hair filler therapy for hair loss. There is some progress noted, but varying photo angles and lighting make it hard to assess fully.
community 3 years progress on fin and min with pics
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride and minoxidil for two years, but then noticed hair thinning and a receding hairline. Despite concerns, replies suggest the user's hair still looks good and shows improvement from the beginning.
community Dermastamping — do you use hyaluronic acid as lubricant?
The conversation discusses using high molecular weight hyaluronic acid after microneedling to form a protective barrier, though it's considered expensive and offers marginal improvement. Users share experiences with different microneedling tools like derma rollers, dermastamps, and Dr. Pen, with some opting not to use any products on the scalp.