Baby hairs on minoxidil 4 months in? Is this regrowth? 7/22/2026
The conversation discusses the potential for baby hairs to thicken into terminal hairs with continued use of minoxidil and dutasteride. Users suggest that results may take months to years to become noticeable.
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6 / 6 resultscommunity 5 months on minoxidil and dutasteride and the results speak for them self’s I’m actually amazed with the improvement
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a combination of oral minoxidil and dutasteride over five months. They reported no side effects and noticed new hair growth, particularly around the hairline.
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Finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil are discussed as treatments for male pattern baldness. Finasteride and dutasteride are effective DHT blockers, while minoxidil is necessary for regrowth but must be used consistently.
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The user experienced significant hair shedding after switching from finasteride to dutasteride, which was attributed to telogen effluvium likely worsened by stress and an abrupt medication change. The user returned to finasteride and started oral minoxidil, resulting in hair recovery to 80-90% of its original state.
community Topical Minoxidil 5% since March but does seem to be improving much.
Minoxidil 5% alone is not enough for significant hair regrowth; combining it with finasteride or dutasteride is advised. A hair transplant might be needed, depending on baldness extent and donor area quality.
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The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss but faced increased shedding and anxiety, regretting not staying with finasteride longer. Other users shared mixed experiences, advising patience with dutasteride, as it may take up to a year to show results.
community Dermarolling and Min are proven to be the absolute best way to get new hairs, there is no comparison.
Fin and minoxidil, in combination with dermarolling, as an effective path for hair growth. The post also provides advice about needle depth and frequency, as well as other treatments (foam and oral) which may be beneficial.
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