1 year minoxidil + 8 months finasteride slow/no regrowth? 9/17/2026
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5 / 5 resultscommunity 1 year on oral minoxidil 5mg and finasteride 1 mg on alternate days. Started derma rolling 1 month back. Will the vellus hair in temple become terminal? Also seeing good hair growth and reduced hairfall after I started Biotin and other hair growth supplements
The conversation discusses hair regrowth treatments, including oral minoxidil 5mg and finasteride 1mg on alternate days, along with derma rolling, biotin, and other supplements. The user reports good hair growth and reduced hair fall, with no side effects from oral minoxidil except increased body hair.
community Day 1 vs 6 months vs 1 year vs 2 years. Finasteride, minoxidil and derma rolling.
A user documented their two-year hair regrowth journey using finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling, showing significant improvement. They switched from topical to oral minoxidil after the first year, experiencing some shedding and minor bloating.
community 7,1/2 months of Minoxidil, 2 months finasteride. 20M
A 20-year-old shared progress on hair regrowth after 7.5 months of minoxidil and 2 months of finasteride, reporting no negative side effects and healthier hair. The user also improved their diet, stopped creatine, and experienced positive changes in hair and overall appearance.
community 1 Year on Finasteride + Minoxidil
The user experienced noticeable hair regrowth after one year using finasteride and minoxidil, with improvements seen around 5-6 months. They report no side effects and use liquid minoxidil twice daily.
community I am using topical minoxidil 5%+finasteride 0.1% solution since 8 months.
A 42-year-old is using a topical solution with 5% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride, along with weekly microneedling, for hair regrowth without side effects. The product used is Tugain for men by Cipla, an Indian brand.
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research Controlled clinical trial for evaluation of hair growth with low dose cyclical nutrition therapy in men and women without the use of finasteride
This study aimed to assess whether using minoxidil alongside nutritional cyclical supplements could boost hair regrowth without antiandrogens or enzyme blockers, focusing on hair root strengthening. Results are not reported.
research Male Pattern Baldness
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