Oral minoxidil can boost hair growth but may cause side effects like heart palpitations and increased body hair. Many prefer topical minoxidil due to fewer side effects.
A user reported impressive hair regrowth after 5 months using finasteride 1mg daily, topical minoxidil 5% twice a day, and microneedling. They initially experienced shedding but now have minimal hair loss and no sexual side effects.
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This post by PastelDeUva discusses their experience with Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss treatments, which they stopped using for a year before resuming due to family's negative opinion. After restarting, they posted photos of the progression/regression of their hairline and are now planning on adding finasteride and dermarolling in order to get good results.
A user's experience taking finasteride, which resulted in them having an unexpected emotional reaction, and the replies to this post focus on the humorous aspects of cautionary tales about hair loss treatments.