1 year on fin. Is this progress
    Is this regrowth? 12/20/2024

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride β†’

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil β†’

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    πŸ’Š Finasteride (oral) 1.25mg daily 1 year
    πŸ’§ Minoxidil (topical) 5% 2x daily
    the tone is πŸ˜€ positive with noticeable regrowth results.

    Other terms

    The user experienced noticeable hair regrowth after one year on finasteride and is considering adding topical minoxidil for further improvement. They have not experienced significant side effects and are advised to continue with finasteride and possibly add minoxidil instead of switching to dutasteride.
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      Finasteride in Androgenetic Alopecia in Men

      research Finasteride in androgenetic alopecia in men

      June 2007 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology/PostΔ™py Dermatologii i Alergologii”
      This article discusses androgenetic alopecia in men and reports that finasteride at 1 mg/day for 24 months is generally well tolerated and may effectively inhibit hair loss.
      Female Pattern Alopecia: Current Perspectives

      research Female pattern alopecia: current perspectives

      42 citations , August 2013 in “International Journal of Women's Health”
      This review discusses the current therapeutic options for female pattern hair loss and emphasizes the need for managing patient expectations of permanent regrowth, reporting no new clinical results.
      Nonsurgical Therapy for Hair Loss

      research Nonsurgical Therapy for Hair Loss

      14 citations , August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”
      This review discusses current and emerging medical therapies for androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the importance of stabilizing the condition as a complement to surgical hair restoration.
      Medical Management Options for Hair Loss

      research Medical Management Options for Hair Loss

      July 2011 in “Springer eBooks”
      This review discusses both conventional and new pharmaceutical treatments for hair loss, as well as various natural and herbal remedies, but reports no new clinical results.
      Safety Concerns When Using Novel Medications to Treat Alopecia

      research Safety concerns when using novel medications to treat alopecia

      23 citations , October 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety”
      This review discusses the safety concerns associated with new treatments for non-scarring alopecias, highlighting that while these therapies such as JAK inhibitors and oral minoxidil show efficacy in hair regrowth, their safety profiles vary significantly, requiring careful consideration of benefits and risks.