Big increase in miniaturization after being on finasteride for 7 years? Finasteride/Dutasteride 12/27/2024
The user experienced increased hair miniaturization and shedding despite using finasteride, topical minoxidil, microneedling, and other treatments. They are considering more aggressive treatments or a hair system if no improvement occurs by the end of 2025.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity March 2021 update: A little over a year of being on 1mg finasteride pills and using 5% minoxidil once daily. Not much hairline progress since my last update, but my hair has thickened significantly. Extremely happy with these results.
A user's progress with hair loss treatment, which includes taking finasteride pills and using minoxidil once daily; discussing the effects of these treatments and the experience of shedding and regrowth; and advice on adding microneedling.
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community what do you think? 2 months vs 6 months of finasteride and minoxidil, will the hair become thicker?
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