Six months 1mg oral Fin - any improvement? Progress Pictures 12/26/2025
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5 / 847 resultscommunity Been taking Fin for 10 months and have no results whatsoever
A user has been taking Finasteride for hair loss for 10 months with no results and is considering whether it's due to seasonal shedding or the medication not working. Other users suggest that the dosage might be too low, that some people don't respond to Finasteride, and recommend trying Minoxidil or Dutasteride.
community Who here has maintained with finasteride for decades?
People have been using finasteride for 10 to 20+ years to maintain their hairline, with many reporting success and no significant side effects. Some users have combined finasteride with minoxidil for better results, and a few have switched to dutasteride or added hair transplants when finasteride was less effective.
community Well here I am 3-4 years later.
The conversation is about someone who has been taking finasteride for hair loss without success, considering switching to dutasteride or giving up treatment. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, microneedling, infrared therapy, multivitamins, and high-concentration topical solutions combining finasteride and dutasteride.
community 10 months fin 1mg - not much if any progress :/
The user has been using finasteride for 10 months with no significant regrowth but no further hair loss and is considering adding oral minoxidil despite concerns about side effects. Other users suggest combining finasteride with minoxidil for better results, as finasteride prevents further hair loss while minoxidil aids regrowth.
community 4 weeks on oral fin 1mg daily and keto shampoo 2x week. Progress?
A 35-year-old male is using oral finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss and is unsure about seeing improvement after 4 weeks. Suggestions include continuing the current treatment for at least 6 months before expecting results, and considering adding minoxidil to the regimen.
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