5 Month on Oral Min and Oral Fin
    8/2/2026

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1.25mg daily 5 months
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 5mg daily 5 months
    💧 Ketoconazole shampoo (topical) 3x weekly
    💧 Dermastamp (topical) 1x weekly
    Scalp massages (manual)
    the tone is 😀 positive with impressive results.

    Other terms

    The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1.25mg finasteride, 5mg oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and scalp massages, with the main side effect being excessive body hair growth. They are surprised by the results, as even doctors are shocked by the effectiveness, and they attribute their success to genetics.
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      in Progress Pictures  275 upvotes 1 year ago
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       197 upvotes 2 days ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 7 months using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, and recently added dutasteride twice a week for maintenance. They reported side effects like changes in hair texture, increased body hair, and beard thinning.

    Related Research

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      research Oral Presentations

      July 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology”
      This article discusses various aspects of hair and scalp health, ancient philosophical perspectives on hair, and causes of hair disorders in children, without reporting new clinical results.
      Hair Loss in Women: Diagnosis and Management of Nonscarring Diffuse Alopecias

      research Hair Loss in Women

      11 citations , December 2014 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology”
      This article presents a systematic approach for obstetricians/gynecologists to diagnose and manage common types of nonscarring hair loss in women, reporting no new clinical results.
      Hair Disorders

      research Hair Disorders

      1 citations , December 2010 in “InnovAiT”
      This article reviews common causes of hair loss and hair excess and discusses their management in primary care settings, but it reports no new clinical results.