Been on fin/min for 6 months consistently
    Progress Pictures 8/14/2026

    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) 1mg daily 6 months
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 5mg daily 6 months
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) occasionally 6 months
    the tone is 😀 positive with some growth results.

    Other terms

    The user reported progress in hair growth after 6 months of using oral finasteride and minoxidil, with occasional topical application. They noted baby hair growth at 3 months and mentioned having psoriasis, which affects their ability to use a derma roller.
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      in Progress Pictures  250 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair improvement using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, with most gains attributed to finasteride. They also stopped using topical treatments due to scalp psoriasis and reported no major side effects.

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      in Minoxidil  35 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user with mild psoriasis on the scalp is using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermarolling for hair loss but plans to stop minoxidil on the crown due to psoriasis aggravation. Suggestions include switching to a lipid-based minoxidil, using Ketoconazole shampoo, or trying oral minoxidil.

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      in Treatment  3 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user with scalp psoriasis and hair loss is hesitant to use topical minoxidil and finasteride due to concerns about psoriasis and potential side effects. They are considering alternatives like pumpkin seed and saw palmetto.

      community Just topical min and fin, 6 months.

      in Is this regrowth?  222 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about using a topical spray containing minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin for hair regrowth over six months, with positive results and minimal side effects. The user also mentions using biotin and alpecin, and discusses the benefits of topical application over oral forms.

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