Finasteride after 1 year. Is it working? Is this regrowth? 6/11/2025
Finasteride has helped stabilize hair loss, with some users noticing visible improvement and regrowth, particularly in temple areas. Side effects of finasteride are discussed, and minoxidil is suggested as an additional treatment if hair loss resumes.
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community 18M: Persistent Hair Loss at Temples Despite Minoxidil/Finasteride, Adjust Dosage?
An 18-year-old male is experiencing hair loss and is using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride. He is concerned about continued shedding, mild sexual side effects, and whether to adjust his finasteride dosage.
community 5 months progress on fin and min
Significant hair regrowth was achieved using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil over five months, with noticeable improvements in hairline and temple areas. The user experienced minimal side effects, mainly increased eyebrow and eyelash growth, and attributes additional physical improvements to weight loss and exercise.
community 1 year update 1mg finasteride daily.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth in the temple area after using 1mg finasteride daily for over a year, with no side effects. The user did not use minoxidil or microneedling and started experiencing hair loss at age 16.
community Male Age 28. On minoxidil 5%+ tretinoin+ azelaic acid topical solution. That's my current situation. Am i cooked?
A 28-year-old male is using Minoxidil 5% with tretinoin and azelaic acid for hair loss and is considering finasteride but is concerned about side effects. He seeks advice on recovering his temple area.
community 12 months of progress on fin (and 10 months microneedling)
A user's 12 month progress on finasteride and 10 months of microneedling for hair loss treatment, which has resulted in improved temple areas with no side effects from the finasteride. They have not used minoxidil yet but are considering it for further gains. DHT blocking drugs such as finasteride and dutasteride are recommended to maintain regrowth results.
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