Fin long term user for 7 years Finasteride/Dutasteride 7/25/2026
A 26-year-old has been using 1 mg oral finasteride and 2.5 mg oral minoxidil since age 19, maintaining hair with some shedding phases but overall positive results. They advise patience for regrowth and note that early intervention can stabilize hair loss.
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6 / 6 resultscommunity People who claim they notice changes in hair loss day to day or even week to week: how?
Hair loss changes are typically noticed over months or years, not days, and treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil require time to show effects. People often overreact to daily shedding, but realistic expectations and patience are necessary for hair regrowth treatments.
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Hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil can cause cycles of shedding and regrowth, leading to fluctuating emotions. Users experience periods of hair improvement followed by shedding, with some finding long-term stabilization elusive.
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community My Journey - Progress pics, regimen, shedding etc.
The user shared their hair loss journey, using 0.5mg finasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermarolling initially, then increasing to 1mg finasteride and adding 2.5mg oral minoxidil. They experienced significant regrowth but are currently facing a prolonged shedding phase, hoping for stabilization and regrowth.
community What's the longest period it took you guys to so see results from fin/min pill?
It can take 2-3 years to see significant results from finasteride and minoxidil, with initial shedding and stabilization occurring within the first year. Some users experience slowed hair loss without regrowth, while others see improvement after a longer period.
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