23M Minoxidil + Finasteride 5 month progress 9/27/2026
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5 / 5 resultscommunity 23M 10.5 months into 3-6mg Minoxodil 1mg Finasteride. Realistic, Limited Progress despite HIGH DOSE.
A 23-year-old male is experiencing aggressive hair loss despite using 1mg finasteride and 4.5mg minoxidil, with limited progress and side effects like fluid retention. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, microneedling with topical minoxidil, and considering hair systems or a transplant in the future.
community (23M) 8 months of progress - Topical Finasteride 0.1%, and Minoxidil 5% [Daily Application]
A 23-year-old male shared his 8-month progress using topical finasteride 0.1% and minoxidil 5% daily for hair loss, showing significant improvement. He mentioned experiencing occasional scalp itch but no other side effects, and noted that maintaining results requires lifelong treatment.
community 23 M Topical minoxidil foam 5% 5 and a half month results
A 23-year-old male shared his 5.5-month progress using 5% topical minoxidil foam for hair regrowth, considering adding finasteride despite concerns about side effects. Users advised starting finasteride to maintain gains, with some suggesting topical options to minimize side effects.
community 23m 6 month Fin and Min before and after
A user shared their six-month progress using oral finasteride (1mg) and topical minoxidil (5%) for hair loss, with additional inconsistent microneedling. The combination showed noticeable improvement, and the user microneedles twice a week.
community 23 M | 3500 grafts | 1-month progress | 1.5k on hairline, 1k on midscalp and 1k crown
A 23-year-old male had a hair transplant with 3500 grafts and is using finasteride, minoxidil, hair vitamins, and a keto shampoo. He seeks advice on crown regrowth and when to start dermastamping.
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