Hairline is growing back, slowly! Is there a way to increase the rate of growing?
    Treatment 3/30/2025

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically

    Minoxidil →

    Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet

    Microneedling →

    Technique that makes tiny punctures in the scalp with fine needles

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Finasteride (topical) 0.015% 6 months
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 5%
    • Microneedling 2mm 8x a month
    the tone is 😀 positive with gradual regrowth results.

    Other terms

    The user is experiencing gradual hairline regrowth with finasteride and is considering increasing the concentration of topical finasteride and minoxidil to speed up growth. They are also using microneedling and considering adding tretinoin to their routine.
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      in Progress Pictures  918 upvotes 2 years ago
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       1296 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user achieved significant hair regrowth using topical Minoxidil and Finasteride over 2.5 years, with results plateauing after a year. They experienced minimal side effects and used microneedling to enhance results.

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       324 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 47-year-old has been using finasteride for 25 years for hair loss, but it's less effective now. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride, stopping anastrozole, and trying minoxidil, microneedling, and possibly TRT.

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