4 years apart (17-21) on treatment
    Progress Pictures 5/23/2026

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Dutasteride →

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) since age 15
    💊 Finasteride (oral) since age 18
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) since age 20
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) 0.5mg twice a week since age 20
    the tone is 😞 negative with some growth results.

    Other terms

    A user shared their hair loss journey, starting treatments with topical minoxidil and finasteride at 17, and later adding oral versions and dutasteride by age 20, but still experiencing hair loss. Others suggested that the treatments have likely slowed the progression, and some recommended considering a hair transplant or adjusting medication, while expressing concerns about the potential side effects of starting such treatments at a young age.
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      Androgenetic Alopecia: Causes, Treatments, and Genetic Factors

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      1 citations , July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      This review covers androgenetic alopecia's epidemiology, pathogenesis, current management options, and research trends, concluding that no definitive cure exists despite extensive interest and ongoing genetic research efforts.
      Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Increasing Cases and Treatment Options

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      6 citations , January 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
      This article reviews frontal fibrosing alopecia, exploring its characteristics, demographics, and associated conditions, and calls for controlled trials due to an increase in worldwide cases; it reports no new findings.
      Hair Transplantation for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Part of the Solution?

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      7 citations , September 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas”
      This article reviews the challenges of treating frontal fibrosing alopecia and the potential role of hair transplantation, noting the lack of effective medical treatments and uncertainty surrounding transplant outcomes.