Progress of my crown from 13 Dec 2025 to 13 May 2026. Progress Pictures 5/13/2026
A user shared their hair regrowth progress using 1 mg finasteride, 10% minoxidil with 0.1% finasteride solution, and derma rolling, noting significant improvement in crown density over five months. They experienced initial shedding but reported no side effects from finasteride and plan to continue treatment for 10-11 months before deciding on future steps.
View this post in the Community →
Similar Community Posts Join
5 / 5 resultscommunity 18M Unsure About Topical vs. Oral Fin After Shedding, Started Feb 2024
An 18-year-old is experiencing hair loss and has been using topical minoxidil consistently for over a year, with some improvement in hair density. They tried switching to a combination of topical finasteride and minoxidil but experienced possible side effects, so they returned to using only minoxidil, along with biotin and dermarolling, and are seeking advice on whether finasteride might still be effective for them.
community 13mos progress. Everything is fairly recovered but crown struggling for months now. Advice?
The user has mostly recovered hair density using finasteride, alternating oral and topical minoxidil, and occasional dermarolling, but the crown area is still struggling. Advice includes continuing treatment for up to 24 months and possibly consulting a doctor if issues persist.
community *Update* month 14. First 4 pics are before i started my treatment. Still would like to see improvement by the crown & corners of my hairline hopefully.
The user has been using HIMS topical finasteride and minoxidil spray for hair loss, with positive results but still seeks improvement at the crown and corners. They are considering reintroducing derma rolling and possibly trying oral treatments like dutasteride due to concerns about shedding and irritation.
community 1 and half years using Finasteride, minoxidil and Dermarolling.
The conversation discusses hair regrowth progress using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling over 1.5 years. Users share experiences, regimens, and express skepticism and admiration for the results.
community 1.5 month hair update. ( minoxidil 5% , oral fin 1mg and a whole lot more)
A user shared their boyfriend's hair progress after using topical minoxidil 5%, oral finasteride 1 mg, supplements, rosemary scalp pre-wash, ketoconazole shampoo, red light therapy, and PRP sessions. The user plans to start dermarolling in January and has noticed significant improvement in hair density.
Related Research
6 / 6 resultsresearch Female Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update on Diagnosis and Management
This review discusses female androgenetic alopecia, highlighting its diagnostic challenges and management strategies, but it reports no new results.
research Biomedical Technologies for Androgenic Alopecia Treatment: Advance, Mechanism and Future Direction
This review discusses advanced biomedical technologies, such as nanotechnology and stem cell-based approaches, for treating androgenetic alopecia, detailing their benefits, current applications, and challenges, without reporting new experimental results.
research Cosmetic Procedures in the Treatment of Alopecia
This review discusses various treatments for noncicatricial alopecias, such as androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, including mesotherapy, microneedling, and platelet-rich plasma therapy, noting that outcomes vary across these procedures.
research Evaluation of efficacy of QR 678 and QR678 neo hair growth factor formulation for the treatment of female pattern alopecia in patients with PCOS—A prospective study
In this study, QR678® and QR678 Neo® injections significantly improved hair density and thickness in women with PCOS-related alopecia over eight sessions, with effects lasting over a year.
research Acquired scalp alopecia. Part I: A review
This review provides a framework for diagnosing acquired scalp alopecias and discusses both non-scarring and scarring types, but reports no new clinical results.
research N‑K GM SERIES: COMPLETE HAIR MEDICINES COLLECTION — From L‑Series Longevity to Dedicated Hair Restoration: BALDNESS-GM1, HAIR-REMOVE-GM1, and the Complete Hair Health Protocol
This source describes a collection of geometric medicine formulations aimed at comprehensive hair restoration and permanent hair removal, with claimed simulation results indicating complete baldness reversal and effective hair removal, but results are sourced from theoretical and simulation-based findings without reported clinical trials.