4 months Fin+Min. Daily. Hairline looks promising Progress Pictures 4/10/2026
A 40-year-old user reports promising hairline improvement after 4 months of using 1mg finasteride daily and 5% minoxidil foam 2-2.5 times daily. The hairline vellus hair appears to be turning terminal.
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6 / 6 resultscommunity 2.5 years Minoxidil and HRT, CPA->Lupron +Minox 5%
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 2.5 years of using Minoxidil 5% and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with Lupron, despite initial scalp irritation. Finasteride was ineffective for them.
community 2 months on fin, is it better?
The user experienced noticeable hair density improvement after two months on 1.25mg oral finasteride, taken six times a week, without using minoxidil. The user reported no side effects and plans to consider minoxidil in the future.
community Can dut save my temples? I've been on fin for 2 years but im plateauing
OP is considering adding dutasteride to their regimen of finasteride and minoxidil to address hair loss plateauing. Users suggest oral minoxidil, microneedling, and possibly a hair transplant, with mixed opinions on dutasteride's effectiveness for temple regrowth.
community Minoxidil aint shit, genetics are dumb, i dont want to be bald
Minoxidil alone is not effective for significant hair regrowth; combining it with finasteride or dutasteride is necessary. Additional treatments like hair transplants, microneedling, or oral medications are recommended for better results.
community Some more realistic 15 months fin+min results. No loss, but also basically no growth. HT unfortunately seems like the only option left at this point :/
User shared 15-month results using finasteride and minoxidil, showing no loss but minimal growth, considering a hair transplant. Replies suggest starting treatment earlier, continuing current treatment, or getting a transplant.
community STOP LYING FOR LORD'S SAKE because you're misleading people who are trying their best
Some users believe people falsely claim hair restoration results from finasteride and minoxidil alone, while actually having hair transplants. Finasteride and minoxidil, often used with microneedling and nizoral, are effective for many, but results and opinions on dosages vary.
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