1 Year Topical Fin + Min Update Update 4/28/2026
The user experienced significant hair quality and thickness improvement using a daily topical treatment of 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil, with noticeable regrowth in the last few months. Minoxidil can darken hair by increasing pigmentation.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity Nearly 4 months of topical minoxidil and finasteride - keep going?
The user has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for nearly four months, along with derma rolling and Nizoral, and is seeing noticeable hair regrowth and thickening, especially around the temples and crown. They are considering continuing the treatment and possibly trying oral finasteride, but are cautious due to a history of depression.
community Hair regrowth attempt. Age 33 after 10 years bald.
A 33-year-old attempted hair regrowth after 10 years of baldness using topical finasteride, minoxidil, micro-needling, a laser cap, and later oral dutasteride. They noticed some regrowth, especially vellus hairs, and are considering a hair transplant or other treatments despite side effects.
community 1.5 years topical minox 0.5 ml twice (just temples) + 0.5 mg oral finasteride daily.
The user experienced hair regrowth and improved hair quality using topical minoxidil on temples and oral finasteride daily. They also noted thicker eyebrows and some side effects like minor erectile dysfunction.
community 1 year progress. That's why i say consistency is key.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after resuming treatment with oral minoxidil and dutasteride, following an initial period of using finasteride and minoxidil. They noted improvements in hair density and pigmentation, attributing the progress to consistent use of these treatments.
community Regular middle aged guy, taking 5mg minoxidil, 1.1mg finasteride and biotin combo pill. 3 months progress.
A 45-year-old man experienced positive hair regrowth using a combination pill of 5mg minoxidil, 1.1mg finasteride, and 1mg biotin over three months. He reported minimal side effects and prefers this treatment over hair transplants.
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