Finasteride 8 months thin hairs. 9/20/2026
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5 / 5 resultscommunity 8 months on finasteride, Diffuse thinner (20M)
A 20-year-old is experiencing thin hair after 8 months on finasteride and is considering adding minoxidil if there's no improvement by the one-year mark. Users discuss the challenges of diffuse thinning, with some suggesting additional treatments like zinc, ketoconazole shampoo, and avoiding dutasteride due to potential side effects.
community Finasteride Oral Progress almost 3 months in!
The user started taking 1mg of oral finasteride daily on May 7, 2025, and recently began using Nizoral Shampoo to address hair thinning. They shared progress photos from May 30 and August 18, 2025, noting a desire to grow their hair longer without it appearing thin.
community Regretting my hair transplant — 5 months in and still patchy/thin
The user regrets their hair transplant after 5 months due to patchy and thin hair, despite starting finasteride at the same time. Many recommend waiting 12-18 months for results and using finasteride and minoxidil before and after the transplant.
community Did my hair thin even more? 2 months on min/fin chewable and added dut 1per week today.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, and advises patience as results can take up to a year. It also suggests delaying a hair transplant until after a year of medication to establish a stable baseline.
community Minoxidil and Finasteride 8 months Results
The user has been taking oral tablets of 1.1mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil since February 2025, resulting in slightly denser hair, though some areas remain thin. They are planning a hair transplant in February 2026.
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