Oral minoxidil timeframe (any late responders) Minoxidil 12/3/2025
Oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are being used to treat hair loss, but results are limited, leading to consideration of a hair transplant. The user plans to continue medication for another year before deciding on further action.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Dutasteride promotes more hair regrowth than Minoxidil. Users discuss combining treatments for better results and share personal experiences with side effects.
Dutasteride promotes more hair regrowth than Minoxidil. Users discuss combining treatments for better results and share personal experiences with side effects.
community A 37-year-old user shared their positive 3-month progress using a topical solution of 5% minoxidil and 0.25% finasteride, combined with weekly microneedling and Nizoral shampoo. They reported no significant side effects and emphasized the importance of consistency and microneedling for hair regrowth.
A 37-year-old user shared their positive 3-month progress using a topical solution of 5% minoxidil and 0.25% finasteride, combined with weekly microneedling and Nizoral shampoo. They reported no significant side effects and emphasized the importance of consistency and microneedling for hair regrowth.
community A user's progress after 3 months of using the "big 4" hair loss treatments - liposomal gel minoxidil, finasteride, keto shampoo and microneedling; with people providing advice about their own experiences and asking for more information.
A user's progress after 3 months of using the "big 4" hair loss treatments - liposomal gel minoxidil, finasteride, keto shampoo and microneedling; with people providing advice about their own experiences and asking for more information.
community User Tricky9555 tried various hair loss treatments for 8 months with no visible results. Others suggested considering a hair transplant, checking thyroid levels, and being patient for up to 24 months for potential results.
User Tricky9555 tried various hair loss treatments for 8 months with no visible results. Others suggested considering a hair transplant, checking thyroid levels, and being patient for up to 24 months for potential results.
community Finasteride is generally seen as more successful for hair loss than Dutasteride, with fewer negative experiences reported. Dutasteride is considered more effective but often leads to more complaints, possibly due to higher expectations or improper use.
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