community Finasteride Progress. Never realized how much has grown.
Finasteride significantly improved hair growth over three years for a 27-year-old user. The user took a daily 1mg pill of finasteride without using minoxidil.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity Finasteride to Dutasteride 6 months teenager 17M AMA
A 17-year-old is using oral dutasteride, finasteride, and topical minoxidil for hair loss, with plans to increase dutasteride and consider surgery. They report significant regrowth but are worried about side effects and the effects of blocking DHT at a young age.
community Could Finasteride theoretically induce chronic telogen effluvium?
A user experienced continuous hair shedding for 13 months after starting finasteride, suspecting it might cause chronic telogen effluvium, and considered switching to dutasteride or stopping medication. Other users suggested that finasteride doesn't cause hair loss, recommending dutasteride for more aggressive hair loss, while some advised against stopping medication.
community 6 months of fin + min. Best decision ever
Using finasteride and minoxidil for six months led to improved hair density and appearance. A temporary decrease in libido was noted as a side effect.
community Fin/Min and Ketoconazole. Am I responding to the meds?
The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole for hair loss, showing good progress without significant side effects. They plan to have a hair transplant in March and hope to eventually stop using oral minoxidil.
community 4 Month Progress (Min/Fin Oral, Micro-needling + Rosemary Oil every 4 days)
The user experienced significant hair regrowth over four months using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, micro-needling, and rosemary oil. They reported no side effects and emphasized the importance of continuing the treatment to maintain results.
community 1 year 2 months update finasteride
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride, topical minoxidil, derma stamping, and ketoconazole shampoo, starting treatment at age 19. They reported no side effects and emphasized the importance of starting treatment early.
community How come topical fin doesn't deliver superior results when it suppresses scalp DHT more effectively than oral?
Topical finasteride is believed to reduce scalp DHT more than oral forms, but its effectiveness is questioned due to inconsistent application and absorption. Oral finasteride is considered more effective because it consistently reduces systemic DHT, ensuring more reliable results.
community On Fin 1 mg for past 4 months, plus micro needling weekly
A 49-year-old man has been using 1 mg of finasteride daily and microneedling weekly for four months to address hair loss, with no side effects and noticeable progress. He shares his experience and encourages others to consider treatment options without fear.
community 10 months fin 1mg - not much if any progress :/
The user has been using finasteride for 10 months with no significant regrowth but no further hair loss and is considering adding oral minoxidil despite concerns about side effects. Other users suggest combining finasteride with minoxidil for better results, as finasteride prevents further hair loss while minoxidil aids regrowth.