12 months of finasteride: below baseline, losing ground. 22 years old. Advice needed 9/5/2026
The user has been taking finasteride for 12 months but feels their hair loss has worsened. Suggestions include trying oral minoxidil or minoxidil foam, with some users sharing positive experiences with RU58841 and minoxidil.
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6 / 6 resultscommunity Finasteride since November 2024, Minoxidil topical since Jan 2025, oral since Dec 2025. Below baseline after what appeared to be initial progress.
The user has been using finasteride since November 2024, topical minoxidil since January 2025, and oral minoxidil since December 2025, with some experimentation with microneedling and RU58841. Despite initial progress, the user experienced accelerated hairline recession and loss of density in recent months.
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The user shared their 5-year hair regrowth journey using oral finasteride, oral dutasteride, topical and oral minoxidil, and a hair transplant. They experienced significant hair improvement without major side effects, although RU58841 was not effective for them.
community Are there actual risks with oral minoxidil? How can they be mitigated
Oral minoxidil can cause side effects like heart issues, increased body hair, and facial puffiness, but these are often dose-dependent and temporary. Users report varying experiences, with some combining it with finasteride or RU58841 for better results, while others experience minimal or no side effects.
community How am I going? What can I change? ~3 years Min foam, ~2 years topical Finasteride (more in comments)
A 25-year-old male has been using Minoxidil foam for 3 years and topical Finasteride for 2 years to address hair loss, with plans to increase Finasteride concentration. He is considering additional treatments like microneedling and RU58841, while seeking advice on whether to switch back to oral Finasteride despite concerns about side effects.
community Progress post: Oct 2023-current. 1mg oral fin, topical min, seldom dermastamp
The user has experienced limited hair regrowth using 1mg oral finasteride, topical minoxidil foam, and occasional dermarolling since August 2023. They are considering switching to dutasteride, adding oral minoxidil 2.5 mg, and RU58841 to improve results.
community If you are wondering, YES, you will go through a shed if you switch Minoxidil brands.
Switching from Kirkland minoxidil foam to a topical finasteride/minoxidil solution can cause significant hair shedding. The user also uses dutasteride, RU58841, and pyrilutamide in their treatment regimen.
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