How am I going? What can I change? ~3 years Min foam, ~2 years topical Finasteride (more in comments) Progress Pictures 10/16/2025
A 25-year-old male has been using Minoxidil foam for 3 years and topical Finasteride for 2 years to address hair loss, with plans to increase Finasteride concentration. He is considering additional treatments like microneedling and RU58841, while seeking advice on whether to switch back to oral Finasteride despite concerns about side effects.
View this post in the Community →
Similar Community Posts Join
6 / 6 resultscommunity 8 Weeks' Progress - Topical Minoxidil / Oral Finasteride / Weekly Microneedling
The user documented eight weeks of progress using 5% topical minoxidil, 1 mg oral finasteride, and weekly microneedling. They reported diffuse fill-in and new baby hairs, with plans to taper off topical minoxidil.
community Almost 2 months in. I’ve been on 1mg oral finasteride, 2.5 oral minoxidil, 5% topical minoxidil, Biotin, vitamin D3, fish oil and microneedling weekly, 1mm needle roller.
The user is undergoing a hair loss treatment using 1mg oral finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 5% topical minoxidil, biotin, vitamin D3, fish oil, and weekly microneedling with a 1mm needle roller. They are considering switching from a dermaroller to a dermastamp for better results and are hopeful about the progress shown in recent photos.
community Oral finasteride 2 months and topical minoxidil 1 month results
The user started using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, showing promising hair regrowth in a short time. They plan to add microneedling and possibly a hair transplant in the future.
community Topical minoxidil and oral finasteride progress, need some advice
The user has been using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride for hair loss, seeing improvement in hairline and texture but struggling with crown growth and experiencing shedding. Suggestions include continuing the current regimen, considering oral minoxidil, microneedling, or waiting longer to assess results.
community 2 months on oral Finasteride + topical minoxidil
Significant hair regrowth was achieved in two months using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, microneedling, and Nizoral shampoo. Some users mentioned side effects of finasteride, like low libido and pain, and recommended consulting a doctor or trying topical alternatives.
community Progress 3 months oral Finasteride + 6 months topical Minoxidil
The user experienced significant hair improvement after 3 months of oral finasteride and 6 months of topical minoxidil, with additional weekly microneedling. Hair shedding decreased significantly with no side effects reported.
Related Research
6 / 6 resultsresearch Efficacy and safety of 10% topical minoxidil, oral finasteride and microneedling in Male Pattern Baldness
This study found that using a combination of 10% topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, and microneedling for six months effectively improved male pattern baldness with moderate to excellent responses and high patient satisfaction, without major side effects among the 25 participants.
research Comparison between Topical Minoxidil 5% Alone versus Combined with Dutasteride (Topical 0.02% through Microneedling or Oral 0.5 mg) in Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
In this study, among 30 patients with androgenetic alopecia, topical Minoxidil was effective alone or in combination with either oral or microneedling-applied Dutasteride, with the microneedling approach offering promising results and fewer side effects compared to oral Dutasteride.
research Optimal use of topical minoxidil in management of female pattern hair loss in India: an expert opinion
The authors provide an overview of using topical minoxidil to manage female pattern hair loss in Indian clinical practice, emphasizing its significance as the main treatment method.
research Minoxidil: effectiveness and prospects for use in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
Minoxidil is an effective and safe treatment for common hair loss when applied to the skin, but more research is needed for optimal use.
research Relative efficacy of microneedling in the treatment of pattern hair loss: a protocol for a systematic review with network meta-analysis
Results are not reported in this abstract, but it outlines the objective to evaluate the efficacy of microneedling, alone and in combination with other treatments, for pattern hair loss through a systematic review and meta-analysis.
research Investigating the Safety and Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatment for Female Androgenetic Alopecia: Review of the Literature
This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma for treating female androgenetic alopecia, reporting that it shows high patient satisfaction and improved quality of life in affected women.