2 month on fin, looks terrible Progress Pictures 4/5/2026
The user is using finasteride for hair loss and is frustrated with shedding but plans to add oral minoxidil for convenience and safety. There are concerns about using topical minoxidil around pets.
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6 / 6 resultscommunity Transitioned from topical minoxidil to oral min and the shedding is crazy!
Switching from topical to oral minoxidil can cause initial hair shedding but may lead to thicker hair growth. Many users combine it with finasteride, experiencing varying side effects.
community 3 months minoxidil topical + finasteride oral daily
A user shared progress pictures after using topical minoxidil twice daily and oral finasteride daily for three months, reporting no side effects and improvement after two months. The user experienced high libido, no significant shedding, and occasional brain fog linked to social media use.
community Questions About Topical Finasteride & Minoxidil vs. Oral Treatment Effects and Combo Benefits
Topical finasteride with minoxidil can be effective but may not match oral finasteride results, with less absorption into the bloodstream. Shedding is common when starting or stopping minoxidil and finasteride, and adding dutasteride and tretinoin can enhance effectiveness by improving absorption and DHT inhibition.
community 7 months on oral finasteride and topical minoxidil
The user shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth after 7 months of using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. The results sparked a mix of disbelief and congratulations, with some users discussing initial hair shedding and side effects.
community I’ve stopped shedding after restarting topical minoxidil. don’t switch to oral.
The user experienced increased hair shedding after switching to oral minoxidil but saw improvement after resuming topical minoxidil. They recommend sticking with topical minoxidil if it has shown results and also use finasteride to manage side effects.
community Progress 3 months oral Finasteride + 6 months topical Minoxidil
The user experienced significant hair improvement after 3 months of oral finasteride and 6 months of topical minoxidil, with additional weekly microneedling. Hair shedding decreased significantly with no side effects reported.
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