community I was on 2.5 mg oral minoxidil
User took 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, saw hair growth but stopped due to excessive body hair. Recently started finasteride and plans to update progress.
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210-240 / 1000+ resultscommunity Does it look like improvement? 3 months on oral Minoxidil
A user shared their 3-month experience with oral Minoxidil and nearly a year on finasteride, asking if a hair transplant might still be needed. Responses varied from congratulatory remarks on visible improvement to advice on sticking with treatments despite initial shedding.
community 4 months oral min how am I doing?
A user has been using oral minoxidil for 4 months and oral finasteride for over a year without side effects. Responses praise the user's hair regrowth and healthy appearance.
community 10 months CB and Oral Minoxidil
A person with Alopecia Areata on their beard is using CB-03-01 and oral minoxidil for treatment. Some users question the effectiveness of CB-03-01 for beard hair, suggesting that minoxidil alone may be responsible for any observed hair growth.
community Hair progress over 7 years (Oral fin 1mg + oral min 2.5mg + topical min 5% + micro-needling)
The user shared a 7-year hair progress journey, starting with occasional minoxidil use and later including a finasteride prescription, online prescriptions, and microneedling. Significant hair growth was achieved, but side effects led to a reduction in medication dosage.
community How is it possible for someone to be a non responder to ORAL minoxidil?
Some individuals do not respond to oral minoxidil for hair loss, despite it generally working by improving blood flow to hair follicles. Factors like metabolism, drug interactions, and individual variations in the drug's activation may influence its effectiveness.
community 9 months on fin and oral minoxidil (26M)
A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth after 9 months of using 1mg finasteride daily and 2.5mg oral minoxidil every other day, with no side effects. Other users expressed various reactions, from skepticism to hope, and discussed their own experiences with similar treatments.
community Topical is superior to oral in terms of results (my theory)
The conversation discusses the use of topical minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, with some users combining them with oral treatments. Users share their experiences and opinions on effectiveness, cost, and convenience, with mixed views on whether topical or oral applications are superior.
community 1 month vs 9 months (Oral Min + Top. fin + dermaroll 1.25)
A user shared their 9-month hair regrowth progress using 2 mg of oral Minoxidil, topical Finasteride, and dermarolling. They experienced shedding phases but saw improvement, especially in the front and widow's peak areas.
community Do you recommend oral minoxidil after your full experience?
LemonyBonobo started oral minoxidil a week ago, experiencing significant shedding, and is concerned about potentially worsening their hair condition. They also use dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermarolling. Elyktronix, who has been on oral minoxidil for 15 months, recommends it, noting that shedding can be a positive response and that results take time.
community 39m 1.1mg finasteride 3mg oral minoxidil
A user shared their progress using 1.1mg oral finasteride and 3mg oral minoxidil since January 2024, noting significant improvement without side effects. They previously had an allergic reaction to topical treatments.
community Reasons why Topical worked but Oral Minoxidil didn’t?
Some people find topical minoxidil effective for hair loss, but oral minoxidil doesn't work for them, possibly due to absorption issues. Others have had better results with oral minoxidil, suggesting individual responses vary.
community 0.5mg Dutasteride promotes more “regrowth” than 5mg oral Minoxidil
Dutasteride promotes more hair regrowth than Minoxidil. Users discuss combining treatments for better results and share personal experiences with side effects.
community 3 months oral fin / topical min / dermaroller
A user shared their 3-month progress using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermarolling for hair loss. Other users commented on the impressive results and asked questions about the treatments.
community Almost 4 months of oral fin, topical min and microneedling
User "Mostuls" shared their 4-month hair loss treatment routine, which includes daily oral finasteride, twice-daily topical minoxidil, and microneedling twice a week with no side effects. Other users discussed the specifics of the treatment and expressed positive reactions to the results.
community 18M 10 months on anti-androgens and oral min
An 18-year-old male used anti-androgens and oral Minoxidil for 10 months to treat hair loss. He initially used 1mg Finasteride and 5% topical Minoxidil for 5 months, then switched to Dutasteride for 4.5 months and inconsistently used 5mg oral Minoxidil for 2 months due to availability issues.
community What 9 months of daily oral Fin/Min (1mg/2.5mg) progress looks like.
A user's 9-month progress using daily oral Fin/Min (1mg/2.5mg) for hair loss. The user experienced prolonged shedding but saw significant improvement by month 6, and took the medication in pill form as prescribed by their doctor.
community 11 months on 5mg oral minoxidil
A user's 11-month progress using 5mg oral minoxidil for hair loss. The user reported significant hair regrowth, including on the beard and eyebrows, and experienced minor side effects like headaches and increased body hair.
community Considering adding oral min. I’ve been on fin for 8 years. First picture is from when I was 20, second 30. The rest are now. I’m 32
The user "PowerfulAide6677" shared progress pictures of their hair loss journey, mentioning that they have been on finasteride for 8 years and are considering adding oral minoxidil to fill in their hairline. Some users advised against adding oral minoxidil, suggesting that the user's current maintenance with finasteride is sufficient.
community 3 years progress (1 mg oral Finasteride + topical Minoxidil)
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user has made progress in their hair loss with the use of oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. The progress was most significant in the first year, and the user's temples are slowly improving.
community Anybody use both oral & topical minoxidil?
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.
community 7 months - 7 months oral dutasteride 0.5mg, 5 months oral minoxidil 12.5mg - 34 year old male
Hair loss progress and treatments, specifically oral dutasteride and oral minoxidil.
community Average tressless user after taking oral minoxidil
The conversation is about hair loss and the use of minoxidil (Minoxidil) and finasteride (Fin) as treatments. The conclusion is that some users have seen success in maintaining their hair with minoxidil, but there are varying opinions on the effectiveness of the treatments.
community 6 months oral finasteride 5mg once a day and topical min twice a day. Progress is progress brethren.
User took 1mg oral finasteride daily and topical minoxidil twice a day for 6 months, showing hair growth progress. Others discussed dosage and shared positive feedback on results.
community 5 months on oral min and fin. Im 23 years old.
User experienced hair regrowth after 5 months on oral minoxidil and finasteride. Others praised the impressive results and mentioned the importance of combining treatments for best results.
community About to hit 3 months on oral min, seems like its working!
A user who tried both topical and oral Minoxidil to treat their hair loss, but had negative side effects with finasteride. They have now switched to just taking oral Minoxidil and are noticing positive results.
community 12 mo update: oral (dut, min), topical (RU, min), microneedling
A user's 12 month update on treatment for hair loss, which include oral dutasteride and minoxidil, topical RU88541 and minoxidil, microneedling with hyaluronic acid and FinDuta, experiencing no side effects, positive results and inspiring other users.
community 4 month progress update. hair transplant, 1000 grafts each temple, plus 1000 grafts on crown (3000 total). I take oral oral dutasteride + topical minoxidil daily since the surgery
A hair transplant surgery involving 3000 grafts and the daily use of oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for four months since that procedure.
community 4.5 Months on oral dut 0.5mg, oral min 5mg, topical RU 80mg, weekly microneedling at 1.5mm
User tried oral dut 0.5mg, oral min 5mg, topical RU 80mg, and weekly microneedling at 1.5mm for hair loss. Others commented on the significant improvement and potential for future hair transplant.
community 4 Months fin 5 months min 3m oral min results
A user's progress in treating their hair loss with finasteride, minoxidil and oral minoxidil, as well as microneedling. Replies to the post have encouraged the user that they are seeing regrowth from the treatments.