[24M] 4 month update oral min/fin Progress Pictures 10/13/2024
The user reported good progress in hair regrowth, especially on the crown, after using oral minoxidil and finasteride for four months and recently switched to dutasteride. The community responded positively, noting realistic progress and offering tips for consistent photo documentation.
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community 25M on Finasteride & Oral Minoxidil for 8-10 Months: Seeking Advice on Crown Regrowth
A 25-year-old male has been using finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil for 8-10 months and is seeking advice on improving hair growth at the crown. He is considering whether to continue with finasteride or switch to dutasteride.
community I thought I’d be the perfect candidate for regrowth since I only had diffuse thinning on my crown. 9 months later of Oral Min and Fin and I’m worse off than when I started.
The user experienced worsening hair loss despite using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and topical minoxidil for nine months. They are considering switching to dutasteride and reducing ketoconazole shampoo due to its drying effects.
community Crown Check: Oral Min/Fin results after ~5 months. Progress or Plateaus?
The user is discussing their hair regrowth progress after using oral Minoxidil (2mg daily) and Finasteride (1mg daily) for about five months, along with support supplements like Vitamin D, Biotin, and Omega 3. Suggestions include replacing Finasteride with Dutasteride and increasing Minoxidil dosage, while also considering microneedling and scalp massage for better results.
community Been on Oral Minoxidil for 50 days. It definitely works!
Oral Minoxidil (Loniten) effectively promotes hair regrowth, especially on the crown and temples, with minimal side effects like extra body hair. The user found it more convenient and effective than topical Minoxidil and had negative experiences with Finasteride and Dutasteride.
community Finally regrowth on the crown of my head after five years and switch to Dut!
After five years of no progress with hair regrowth using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, a person switched to a combination of topical dutasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, ketoconazole, and hydrocortisone in November 2023 and finally saw results. They had previously experienced side effects like gynecomastia from finasteride.
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