Hang in there buds! Showing my progress
    2/12/2026

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Biotin →

    supplement to help with hair texture and quality

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1 mg daily 5 months
    💊 Biotin (oral) 10,000 mcg daily 5 months
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 5% 2x daily 5 months
    💧 DS thickening shampoo (topical) 5 months
    the tone is 😀 positive with significant improvements in hair texture and growth results.

    Other terms

    A user shared their hair regrowth progress using oral finasteride, biotin, topical minoxidil, and DS thickening shampoo over five months, reporting significant improvements in hair texture and growth. They experienced minor side effects like a slight headache from switching minoxidil forms but noted no issues with finasteride.
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       5 upvotes 8 years ago
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      community HT / Meds results are reverting, thinning, crazy shedding..

       161 upvotes 1 year ago
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