community 22m. Is it even worth it to try fin at this stage?
A 22-year-old is considering using finasteride for hair loss. The discussion involves evaluating the effectiveness of finasteride at this stage.
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960-990 / 1000+ results community 28 M....only oral finasteride 1mg
A 28-year-old male using only oral finasteride 1mg since May 15, 2024, reports no side effects and significant hair improvement. He plans to continue finasteride for three more months and is considering adding D3+K2 drops, zinc, folate, and magnesium glycinate.
community M21 6 month Hair regrowth, topical min and oral fin
A 21-year-old shared their 6-month hair regrowth journey using daily finasteride tablets and once-daily topical minoxidil, noting significant improvement in hair thickness, especially at the corners, with minimal side effects. They also mentioned using minoxidil for beard growth with limited success and occasionally using a dermaroller.
community 21M Considering Topical Fin or RU After Oral Minoxidil and Fin Reactions
A 21-year-old male experienced negative side effects from oral finasteride and is considering switching to topical finasteride or RU58841 after using oral minoxidil. He seeks advice on a standard hair loss routine, mentioning peptides, RU58841, and dermarolling.
community Been on fin for roughly 8 months
A 25-year-old has been using finasteride for about 8 months, noticing significant hair thickening and reduced hair loss, with no side effects. They recently started micro-needling and plan to begin using minoxidil.
community 3mo progress .3/6% topical fin/min
The user shared progress pictures showing hair thickening after 3 months of using a topical treatment of 0.3/6% finasteride/minoxidil. They also maintained their hair health with 1% Nizoral twice a week and dermastamping every 1.5-2 weeks.
community three months on oral finasteride and minoxidil with derma rolling
The user reports thicker hair and new growth in the temple area after three months of treatment with oral finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling. There is confusion about the order of before-and-after photos, but the most recent photo shows improvement.
community 4 month progress. Oral fin and topical min
A user shared their 4-month hair regrowth progress using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, reporting no side effects and positive feedback on their appearance. The post sparked debate, with many users doubting the authenticity of the photos, while others congratulated the user on their impressive results.
community Let’s try this again lmao - Baseline/Post Shed/6 Months of Min/Fin
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 6 months using a regimen of 1mg Finasteride daily, 5% Minoxidil foam twice daily, Nizoral shampoo twice a week, and Moroccanoil Scalp Balance shampoo and conditioner. The user reported no side effects from Finasteride and noted a change in hair texture during treatment.
community Hairline update - topical meds
The conversation is about hair regrowth using topical finasteride, minoxidil, and keto spray, along with oral Saw Palmetto, Lustriva complex, collagen, and microneedling. Users discuss their experiences with these treatments, noting improvements in hair density and color, with some experiencing mild side effects.
community 6 Month Progress Update (Min, Fin, Derma rolling (0.5 mm)
A user named KarensAnon who has been using minoxidil, finasteride, and derma rolling for hair loss treatments over the past 6 months with successful results in restoring their confidence. Other users have offered support and advice regarding similar treatment plans.
community Fin 2y + Minox 2mo + Microneedling 1.5mm 1x/mo Results
The user experienced hair regrowth using finasteride for 2 years, minoxidil for 2 months, and microneedling once a month. They reported no side effects and used 5% topical minoxidil in liquid form.
community 8 months progress on min and fin
A 34-year-old user shared their 8-month progress using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, reporting significant improvement without noticeable side effects. They started minoxidil in May 2024 and added finasteride in September, experiencing some shedding initially but achieving good results over time.
community 4 month closeup hairline progress on topical min and fin
The user reports using topical minoxidil 6% and finasteride 0.05% once daily, along with microneedling, vitamins, biotin, and nizoral shampoo. They recently increased minoxidil and finasteride to twice daily and feel their hair is thicker but are unsure about regrowth.
community FIN —> DUT caused bald spot in middle of forehead to get worse
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride worsened hair loss and caused a burning sensation. Users suggest sticking with finasteride, using ketoconazole shampoo, and consulting a dermatologist.
community Hair Loss Treatments and Hair Transplant
The user is experiencing hair loss and is using oral finasteride, considering adding RU58841 and microneedling, and planning a hair transplant. They are seeking advice on whether to wait for treatment results or proceed with the transplant.
community 4 months daily Min, Fin & Dermarolling once a week. I was very skeptical about Fin until other people started noticing my results.
A user's progress with using Minoxidil, Finasteride and Dermarolling to treat hair loss; some of the replies included reports of side effects, encouragement and advice on lighting.
community Back again with a 17 month update. (Fin/Min doing the heavy lifting, occasional 0.5mm microneedling, and Nizoral for scalp health) - Angles are not identical but whatever - Expecting and hoping to be back to pre-hairloss hairline within 6 months from now.
The conversation is about a user's 17-month progress in treating hair loss using finasteride, minoxidil, occasional 0.5mm microneedling, and Nizoral. The user reports significant hairline recovery and aims to achieve a pre-hair loss hairline within the next 6 months.
community new update (with pics) on dr. barghouthi verteporfin trial
A trial of verteporfin for hair regeneration, with pictures comparing the original and current status, as well as links to other resources discussing the efficacy of this treatment in combination with Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
community (M 22) 2 years on fin only (1 mg) before and after
A 22-year-old male shared his positive experience using 1 mg finasteride daily for two years, noting significant hair thickening and texture improvement without side effects. Other users discussed their own hair loss treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil, and shared encouragement and advice.
community Fin update
User took 1mg finasteride daily and 2% ketoconazole weekly for 5 months, seeing slight hairline regrowth and no major side effects except temporary dry eyes. They encourage others to try finasteride despite negative stories online.
community Shedding on finasteride only; looking for motivation
A user started finasteride for hair loss and saw improvement, but is now experiencing shedding and thinning in new areas. They added Nizoral due to dandruff caused by finasteride. Replies suggest that shedding is normal around 6 months and advise to stick with the treatment.
community Progress - September 2024 -> July 2025
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride 1mg daily, minoxidil 5% twice a day, and microneedling 3-4 times a week. They reported no side effects from finasteride and are pleased with the results, feeling more confident and maintaining a new hair baseline.
community Never used Fin; What if I do a HT and take Fin and then "wake up" the natural follicles?
A 31-year-old man with a long history of hair care is considering a hair transplant and is worried about using Finasteride and Minoxidil due to potential side effects. He seeks advice on whether to start Finasteride before or after a transplant and how to test for sensitivity to these treatments.
community If Ru58841 was an FDA approved medication and known to be safe would you recommend it before finasteride?
The conversation discusses whether RU58841, if FDA approved and safe, would be recommended over finasteride for hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned include RU58841, finasteride, and minoxidil.
community 3 months of min/fin + ketoconazol 2% and derma stamp 0.75mm.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, ketoconazole, and derma stamping. Users share their experiences, with one noting improved scalp health and slight regrowth, while another considers switching treatments due to lack of progress.
community 28M. So happy with results so far
A 28-year-old male is happy with hair growth results after 7 months on finasteride, taking 0.5mg daily, with no sexual side effects but some mood issues. He considered adding minoxidil but decided to continue only with finasteride due to positive results.
community Just about 3 months on fin/min
A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth after using oral minoxidil and finasteride for about three months, noting improvement in areas that were previously bald. Some commenters questioned the progress, while others supported the user's satisfaction with their hair's appearance.
community Non-Fin Super Regimen (Fluridil, Min, Stem, Niz, Viviscal, Broccoli Sprouts, Derma)
Hair loss treatments discussed include Fluridil, Minoxidil, Stem, Niz, Viviscal, Broccoli Sprouts, and Derma. One user claims most treatments are ineffective, while another supports Eucapil.
community Been taking oral Finasteride for about 20 days now / update
A 24-year-old male started taking oral Finasteride 1mg, biotin, and using Nizoral shampoo twice a week for hair loss prevention, reporting no noticeable side effects after nearly three weeks. He notes his hair looks better compared to a month ago.