M24 | 1 year fin only | I think it's time for minoxidil 8/21/2026
A 24-year-old has been using finasteride for a year to manage hair loss, noticing some vellus hair growth and improved confidence. They plan to start using topical minoxidil to potentially enhance hair regrowth, as finasteride alone hasn't significantly restored their hairline.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity Lots of vellus hair 5% min + 0.1% fin(topical) and derma roller 1.0 twice in week.
The user reports significant hair regrowth using a topical solution of 5% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride twice daily, along with derma rolling twice a week. They have not experienced shedding and are optimistic about continued hair growth.
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A person in their early 30s has been using finasteride for about 10 years and recently started oral minoxidil, vitamin chewables, and dermarolling to address hair loss. They noticed pigmented vellus hairs and potential regrowth, questioning if oral minoxidil is more effective than topical due to enzyme differences.
community 1 year on oral minoxidil 5mg and finasteride 1 mg on alternate days. Started derma rolling 1 month back. Will the vellus hair in temple become terminal? Also seeing good hair growth and reduced hairfall after I started Biotin and other hair growth supplements
The conversation discusses hair regrowth treatments, including oral minoxidil 5mg and finasteride 1mg on alternate days, along with derma rolling, biotin, and other supplements. The user reports good hair growth and reduced hair fall, with no side effects from oral minoxidil except increased body hair.
community Are these vellus hair or just normal body hair ?
The user has been using topical minoxidil since January 2024 and started finasteride in February 2026, experiencing some regrowth but still losing hair due to androgenic alopecia. Others suggest continuing with finasteride and minoxidil, noting that hair regrowth is a slow process that can take years.
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