1 year and 10 Months, 30M, only Fin.
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    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1.25mg every 2-3 days 1 year and 10 months
    the tone is 😀 positive with significant hair regrowth results.

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    A 30-year-old man experienced significant hair regrowth using only oral finasteride over 1 year and 10 months, with no side effects except increased libido. He started seeing results around the 3-4 month mark and takes finasteride every 2-3 days now, believing he may lose hair if he stops.
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       1249 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 21-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth using oral finasteride for 7 months, initially with minoxidil but later stopped due to inconvenience. He had no major side effects, except a temporary increase in sex drive, and plans to continue finasteride.

      community 3 months Finasteride, good progress I feel like

      in Is this regrowth?  498 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user experiencing positive results with finasteride for hair loss after three months, with no side effects and increased libido. Other users discuss their experiences, suggest adding minoxidil, and inquire about dosage and side effects.

      community 6 Months Progress Oral Fin & Min

      in Progress Pictures  513 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after six months of using oral Finasteride (1mg) and Minoxidil (2.5mg) nightly, with no side effects. They also used dermastamping and biotin, emphasizing consistency and a healthy lifestyle.

      community Dutasteride 0.5 ED. 3 Months (INSANE REGROWTH)

      in Progress Pictures  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride 0.5mg daily led to significant hair regrowth in 3 months, with minimal side effects like slight pelvic pain and increased libido. The user switched from Finasteride to Dutasteride, noticing reduced hair shedding and improved hair condition.

      community What to do if fin is still not working after 2.5 years

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  22 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair loss despite using finasteride and oral minoxidil and is hesitant to switch to dutasteride due to side effects and family planning concerns. Alternatives suggested include dutasteride, microneedling, and addressing stress or nutrient deficiencies.

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