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      community ‏My recovery journey is a total of 12 months. Fin,min

      in Progress Pictures  739 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 36-year-old user shared their 12-month hair recovery journey using oral Propecia, topical minoxidil, a derma roller, ketoconazole shampoo, biotin, and omega-3. They reported seeing results by the second month, with some setbacks but overall progress.

      community DON'T Lose hope . Long term FIN + MIN + DERMAROLLING

      in Update  416 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 4-year hair loss journey, highlighting that switching from topical to oral minoxidil and finasteride, along with dermarolling, significantly improved their hair growth. Another user mentioned using dutasteride, and the original poster emphasized the importance of dermarolling.

      community 1 Year Timeline (Fin/Dut, Min) + Some Questions

      in Progress Pictures  372 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared their one-year hair loss treatment journey using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, noting initial success with minoxidil but experiencing relapses. They questioned the effectiveness of dutasteride compared to finasteride and expressed frustration with the non-linear progress and the inconvenience of using both oral and topical treatments.

      community Do not switch from topical to oral minoxidil.

      in Chat  770 upvotes 3 months ago
      Switching from topical to oral minoxidil caused prolonged hair shedding without regrowth, leading to the use of both topical and oral minoxidil with oral finasteride. Responses to these treatments vary, emphasizing the need for personalized approaches.

      community 4 months Oral Minoxidil 1.25 mg Daily (33 M)

      in Progress Pictures  520 upvotes 3 years ago
      This user, "ediblediety", has been taking oral minoxidil (1.25 mg daily), keto shampoo and occasional derm-rolling for 4 months to treat their hair loss, and they have experienced a shedding phase after the first few weeks of use. They report improvements in the thickness of their facial and body hair, but note that this may be daunting to women.

      community Oral minoxidil timeframe (any late responders)

      in Minoxidil  34 upvotes 5 months ago
      Oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are being used to treat hair loss, but results are limited, leading to consideration of a hair transplant. The user plans to continue medication for another year before deciding on further action.

      community Oral Minoxidil Study of 60 AGA patients

      in Minoxidil  69 upvotes 4 years ago
      Oral minoxidil treatment increased hair density and shaft caliber in AGA patients. Side effects included hypertrichosis and lower extremity edema, with younger patients experiencing fewer side effects.

      community Oral Minoxidil worse hair after 1 year

      in Progress Pictures  41 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from topical to oral Minoxidil and Finasteride but saw no improvement after a year, with hair appearing thinner. They recently switched to Dutasteride, hoping for better results.

      community 6 Months on Oral Fin + Oral Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  861 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared their 6-month progress using oral finasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss, reporting significant improvements with minimal side effects, such as slight erectile dysfunction that resolved. Other users discussed their experiences, concerns about side effects, and the effectiveness of these treatments.

      community Microneedling + Min 2 months progress

      in Progress Pictures  1063 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post and conversation are about a user's progress with microneedling and minoxidil for hair loss. The user is happy with the progress and plans to continue with the treatment, without using finasteride.

      community (25Y) Oral minoxidil 10 months Oral fin 7 months & other things

      in Progress Pictures  56 upvotes 2 years ago
      A person treated their diffuse alopecia with oral minoxidil (10mg daily), oral finasteride (reduced to 0.25mg daily due to side effects), castor oil, vitamins, and ashwagandha, and plans a hair transplant in Turkey. They stopped using topical minoxidil, have seen improved hair density, but are still experiencing hair loss.

      community 2.5 months of oral minoxidil 5mg

      in Progress Pictures 3 years ago
      This conversation is about a user's progress with using oral minoxidil 5mg to treat their hair loss, in combination with finasteride. The replies discuss the effectiveness of this treatment and provide additional information on potential methods for obtaining it.

      community 4 and half month Finasteride, 2 months Minoxidil (oral)

      in Update  40 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using 1.25 mg finasteride, 10 mg oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and occasional micro-needling for hair loss, noting some regrowth, especially at the temples. Another user expresses relief and encouragement from the post, as they are starting similar treatments.

      community Are there actual risks with oral minoxidil? How can they be mitigated

      in Minoxidil  20 upvotes 1 month ago
      Oral minoxidil can cause side effects like heart issues, increased body hair, and facial puffiness, but these are often dose-dependent and temporary. Users report varying experiences, with some combining it with finasteride or RU58841 for better results, while others experience minimal or no side effects.

      community Do it yourself topical Fin and Min solution works

      in Progress Pictures  119 upvotes 8 months ago
      A homemade topical solution of finasteride and minoxidil effectively stopped hair shedding and promoted regrowth without side effects. Users shared experiences and discussed different concentrations and application methods.

      community Oral Dut/Minoxidil for two years - no results.

      in Treatment  104 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has used oral Dutasteride and Minoxidil for two years without regrowth, despite trying Finasteride and supplements. They consider increasing Minoxidil, adding microneedling, and switching medications, while others suggest RU58841, a hair transplant, or checking for other hair loss causes.

      community 18 months of oral Minoxidil, 5 months of Finasteride.

      in Progress Pictures  1156 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using oral Minoxidil (5mg daily) for 18 months and Finasteride (1mg daily) for 5 months, with minimal side effects. The combination stopped hair loss and improved hair thickness, although a hair transplant is still considered for a receded hairline.

      community 3 month progress on min + fin capsule

      in Is this regrowth?  400 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth in three months using a capsule containing minoxidil and finasteride. They reported no major side effects and plan to continue the treatment until their late 20s.

      community 6 months of min 2x a day + .25mg fin 1x a day

      in Progress Pictures  252 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 6 months of using minoxidil twice daily and 0.25mg finasteride once daily for hair loss. The conversation includes comments on the user's posture in the photos and slight improvements in hair fullness.

      community Started fin and min on 05/02/2024

      in Progress Pictures  743 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth after using 1mg finasteride daily and Kirkland 5% minoxidil twice a day since 05/02/2024, along with occasional microneedling. The user reported initial headaches but no longer experiences them.

      community Anybody use both oral & topical minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  339 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user "macroburstmedia" is asking if adding topical minoxidil to their current treatment of oral minoxidil and finasteride can improve hair growth. Some users have shared their experiences with using both oral and topical minoxidil, while others suggest increasing the oral minoxidil dose instead.