My hair progress from 2022 to 2025 (current)
    4/14/2025

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg 1x daily 3 years
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 3 months
    the tone is 😀 positive with noticeable hair improvement results.

    Other terms

    A 47-year-old male shared his hair regrowth progress from 2022 to 2025, using finasteride 1mg daily, managing stress, and avoiding minoxidil due to an allergy. He experienced noticeable hair improvement, despite some skepticism about a comb-over, and emphasized the importance of stress management alongside treatment.
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      community Hair loss research is a money grab

       227 upvotes 10 months ago
      Hair loss is linked to DHT, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil being common but not definitive. Economic interests influence research, and there is potential for new treatments like PP405 and RU58841.

      community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

       413 upvotes 1 year ago
      Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

      community 13 months finasterid + 2.5 years Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  17 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 13 months and minoxidil for 2.5 years but continues to experience significant hair loss. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride and increasing the oral minoxidil dose to 5mg, while also considering lifestyle changes like diet and stress management.

      community Don't just focus on Finasteride, Minoxidil and Ketaconozole/Derma rolling

       18 upvotes 4 years ago
      Improving hair health involves not only using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole but also focusing on a healthy lifestyle, including diet, exercise, and stress management. A balanced approach enhances treatment effectiveness and overall well-being.

      community Been on min+fin for 2 years, only gotten worse. B/A pics included

      in Chat  88 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced worsening hair loss despite using finasteride and topical minoxidil for two years and is considering oral minoxidil and dutasteride. Suggestions include microneedling, stress management, and alternative treatments like topical finasteride or ketoconazole shampoo.

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