M23: Oral min and fin 6months + no regrowth or progress
    9/15/2026

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 2.5mg 6 months
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg 6 months
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 5mg 1 week
    the tone is 😞 negative with no regrowth results.

    Other terms

    The user has been using oral minoxidil and finasteride for 6 months with no regrowth and increased shedding, and recently switched to a higher dose of minoxidil. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride, adding topical anti-androgens like RU58841, and considering a hair transplant.
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