Been on the big 3 for 4-5 months. Progress Pictures 11/24/2023
A 22-year-old used oral finasteride from Costco and topical Kirkland minoxidil for 4-5 months to treat hair loss, resulting in significant hair regrowth and restored confidence. The "big 3" refers to minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling as hair loss treatments.
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community 32M: Oral Fin/Minox for 6 Months - Seeking Advice on Continued Thinning
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2 months ago A 32-year-old male experienced short-term hair regrowth with topical minoxidil, but thinning resumed. He switched to oral finasteride and minoxidil, saw initial improvement, but now faces aggressive thinning again and is considering other treatments like dutasteride, derma rollers, or red light caps.
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