A user shared progress pictures showing significant hairgrowth after 7 months of using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil. The user also noted improved beard growth.
A 19-year-old user shared impressive hairgrowth results after using 5% topical minoxidil foam and 1mg finasteride for two months, along with vitamin D. They recommend this regimen for others, noting significant improvements in hair thickness and health.
User started minoxidil and microneedling for hairgrowth and saw amazing results, but recently experienced hair thinning again. Others suggest adding finasteride, but user is hesitant and has difficulty obtaining it.
A woman experiencing hair loss and facial hairgrowth suspects PCOS or androgenic alopecia and is considering treatments like Rogaine, but is concerned about the cost. She has tried various hair care methods and is awaiting a hormone doctor appointment, while others suggest she may have a hormonal imbalance and recommend seeing a gynecologist or trying cheaper versions of Rogaine.
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil can cause initial shedding as they restart the hairgrowth cycle, but this is not an indicator of treatment failure. The effectiveness of these treatments should be judged by cosmetic changes over time, not by daily hair loss counts.
The user is experiencing significant hair shedding despite using 1.25mg oral minoxidil and 1mg finasteride daily for a year. They are advised to monitor health factors like vitamin levels and heart health, and consider increasing ferritin levels for optimal hairgrowth.
The user experienced increased hair density and improved hairline definition after 8 months of using 1mg finasteride and 5mg minoxidil (both oral and topical) daily, though the hairline recession hasn't reversed. They noticed fuller eyelashes and increased shedding, but overall hairgrowth is outpacing the loss.
KX-826 shows promising results for hairgrowth with fewer side effects, offering an alternative to finasteride and minoxidil. Users discuss combining it with minoxidil, dermarolling, and Nizoral for improved results.
A 24-year-old experienced improved hairgrowth using 5% minoxidil, 1 mg finasteride, and dermastamping, but faced side effects like low libido and mild erectile dysfunction. They plan to reduce finasteride dosage after full results and may consider a hair transplant if thinning recurs.
Tretinoin can increase hair follicles and is used alongside minoxidil and finasteride for hairgrowth, though it may cause skin peeling. Users report varying results, with some experiencing regrowth and others questioning its efficacy for hair.
Oral minoxidil and finasteride effectively improved hairgrowth and stopped hair loss, with no major side effects. The user switched from topical to oral minoxidil, added finasteride, and later transitioned to dutasteride, experiencing regrowth and thicker hair.
Travoprost may be more effective than minoxidil for hairgrowth and can be used alongside it, but its effectiveness is debated due to inconsistent dosing results. Travoprost is expensive and not widely used, with alternatives like latanoprost and bimatoprost being more accessible.
A hair loss treatment plan includes finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, pyrilutamide, minoxidil, and microneedling to inhibit DHT and promote hairgrowth. It also recommends supplements like Reishi and Lion’s Mane mushrooms, and a shampoo with ketoconazole, caffeine, and melatonin.
A user discusses their experience with at-home microneedling at 1mm for hairgrowth, feeling like they're hitting their skull. Other users suggest lowering the needle depth or stopping due to discomfort.
A user shared progress pictures showing significant hairgrowth after taking oral finasteride and oral minoxidil for 30 days. Other users expressed disbelief at the rapid results, with some attributing changes to camera effects.
Dutasteride improved the user's hair thickness and health, slowed body and facial hairgrowth, and enhanced skin condition. The user also reported feeling energetic with a slight decrease in libido but no issues with sexual function.
A user shared their 2-month hairgrowth progress using only Minoxidil, noting significant improvement and plans to continue despite a genetic predisposition to baldness. They apply Minoxidil twice daily, experienced a heat rash, and chose not to use Finasteride due to side effects.
The user shared progress pictures showing improvement in hairgrowth after one year of using finasteride and minoxidil. They are considering microneedling to further improve their hairline and have chosen to use a derma stamp.
A 21-year-old shares progress 1.5 months after starting finasteride (0.5 mg every other day) with no side effects, using minoxidil for beard growth, rosemary oil, and weekly microneedling. They report healthier hair texture and positive feedback from family.
User added RU and pyrilutamide for hairgrowth and noticed more baby hairs. Others suggest sticking with fin and min, while some discuss the user's self-image and hair loss severity.
The user reports 8 months of hairgrowth 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.
Hair loss discussion includes Minoxidil and regrowth. Regrowing hairs start light and curly, then become dark and thick; losing temporal peaks is normal.
A 33-year-old woman experienced significant hair loss and found relief using Mary Ruth’s liquid morning multivitamin + hairgrowth and Nioxin shampoo and conditioner. She noticed reduced shedding and longer hairgrowth after three months of use.
The user started using finasteride and minoxidil in October 2025 and noticed hairgrowth and thickening after three months, despite initial concerns about side effects. They are hopeful for continued progress and grateful for the support from the forum community.
A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, switching from 1mg finasteride and topical minoxidil to 5mg oral minoxidil and oral dutasteride, noting improvements despite shedding phases. Other users discussed the hairgrowth cycle, treatment effects, and shared advice on managing hair loss, including buzzing hair and maintaining mental health.
Significant hair regrowth was achieved using finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil over a year, despite initial shedding. The treatment is recommended, though it may cause increased heart rate and body hairgrowth.
Intense microneedling with heavy pressure and bleeding did not improve hairgrowth after 4 months. The user advises against this method, noting no benefits and potential harm, and mentions using minoxidil without success.
Significant hair regrowth and increased confidence after using 1 mg finasteride for 6 months and 5 mg oral minoxidil for 3 months. No major side effects, except unwanted hairgrowth near temples and eyebrows.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride and adding oral minoxidil improved hairgrowth. A healthier lifestyle, including quitting smoking and better diet, also contributed to the progress.