An Update After 7 Years of Finasterise Progress Pictures 10/24/2024
The user shared their positive experience with finasteride for hair loss over seven years, noting it stopped hair recession and maintained their hairline. They also mentioned using minoxidil irregularly and experiencing a lower sperm count but no erectile dysfunction.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity Has anyone else experienced further hairloss slowly over years of preventative medication?
Despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, the user is experiencing slow hair loss, particularly at the hairline, and is considering additional treatments like microneedling and possibly switching to dutasteride. Concerns about medication side effects, such as reduced sperm count and performance anxiety, are also discussed.
community 2 years or dutasteride and oral minoxidil results
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride and oral minoxidil led to thicker hair and reduced hairline recession. Occasional flushing from minoxidil will be managed by lowering the dose.
community 5.5 months on topical fin and 1ye on oral min (9mon 1.25 and last 3mon on 2.5) and no results.
The user has been using topical finasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss but has seen no results after 5.5 months and 1 year, respectively. Many commenters suggest the user's hair looks good, recommend continuing treatment for maintenance, and discuss potential side effects and alternative treatments.
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A user shared their 5-6 year progress using Finasteride, along with other hair care practices like minoxidil on the hairline, weekly hair masks, biotin, micro needling, and steam room sessions, resulting in healthier hair with stabilized recession. They reported no side effects from Finasteride and noted significant improvement in hair health without surgical intervention.
community 3 months on Finsteride and minoxidil
The user has been using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil for three months, planning to continue for a year before considering a hair transplant. Users discuss reasons for starting treatment late, potential side effects, and suggest additional treatments like dutasteride and microneedling.
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