5 months fin + minox + dermaroller progress Is this regrowth? 11/2/2025
The user reports significant hair regrowth using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermarolling twice a week, despite poor photo quality. Another user shares their experience with oral minoxidil and finasteride, noting ongoing shedding and considering additional treatments.
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6 / 6 resultscommunity 6,5 months on oral finasteride 1mg, oral minoxidil 5mg daily, with ketokonazole shampoo and dermarolling every other week.
Significant hair regrowth was achieved using oral finasteride 1mg, oral minoxidil 5mg daily, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermarolling. It is advised to continue this regimen for 12-18 months before considering any changes.
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A user shared their 10.5-month progress using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, a derma roller, biotin, and Omega 3, despite losing over 150 hairs daily. They also mentioned starting "bald showers" after leg workouts for the last two months.
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A user shared their 10-month hair loss progress using Propecia, oral minoxidil, and topical minoxidil. The results were highly praised, with requests for more details on dosages and routine.
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community We cooked fam? 1 Year on Dut + Oral Min after years of Fin (some mistakes made & details in comments)
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community Why is minoxidil the “regrowth stimulant” and finasteride “the maintenance”, when official studies show more growth on finasteride ?
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