19m. 6 Months Result on minoxidil 2.5mg and finasteride 1mg Progress Pictures 8/2/2026
A 19-year-old shares progress using 2.5mg minoxidil and 1mg finasteride for hair loss, showing noticeable improvement. Users discuss the timing of hair transplants and suggest additional treatments like microneedling and dermarolling.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity 7 months into fin, 1.5 months into adding tretinoin to my minoxidil. Hair has continued to worsen entire time.
The user is experiencing hair thinning despite using finasteride and minoxidil with added tretinoin, and is considering switching to dutasteride. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, oral minoxidil, microneedling, and possibly a hair transplant for better results.
community 33M, Skullet guy here, 3 months on 1mg Finasteride, 2 months on 5% Minoxidil, and about a month and a half of derma rolling.
A 33-year-old man is experiencing positive hair regrowth after 3 months on 1mg finasteride, 2 months on 5% minoxidil, and 1.5 months of derma rolling. He is hopeful for further progress and considering additional treatments like dutasteride and microneedling.
community Can Minoxidil & Finasteride Restore an M-Shaped Hairline
Minoxidil and finasteride can help regrow hair, especially in thinning areas, but restoring completely receded temples is challenging and may require a hair transplant. Some users report success with these treatments, particularly when combined with microneedling.
community 21yo seeking hair transplant, bad idea?
A 21-year-old considering a hair transplant has been using finasteride and minoxidil for four years, with stabilized hair loss and some regrowth. Users suggest proceeding with the transplant if donor hair is sufficient, while also considering additional treatments like dutasteride, dermarolling, and checking for vitamin deficiencies.
community Looking for old hairloss forum post: A very balding mad lad tries derma rolling. He used such excessive, extreme force It looked like a violent crime scene. Proceeds to have most miraculous hair recovery I've seen. (Graphic).
A user recalls an extreme microneedling method for hair recovery, which is not recommended due to its intensity. Other users discuss safer alternatives like minoxidil, finasteride, dermastamps, and microneedling with devices like the Dr. Pen for effective hair regrowth.
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