Started making some progress but my dumb ass upped my dose so I lost all my progress Is this regrowth? 8/18/2025
The user is using finasteride, minoxidil, topical minoxidil with tretinoin, a derma stamp, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair regrowth. They experienced shedding after increasing the dose but are hopeful for fuller hair by November or December.
View this post in the Community →
Similar Community Posts Join
6 / 1000+ resultscommunity 4.5 months on Finasteride 1mg a day, topical Minoxidil 5% twice a day, and ketoconazole shampoo 1% every time I shower.
The user is using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss and stopped derma stamping to prepare for a future hair transplant. They are considering adding tretinoin to their treatment.
community Oral finasteride topical minoxidil progress
The user experienced hair regrowth over three months using oral finasteride daily, topical minoxidil 5-6 times a week, a weekly derma stamp, and tretinoin 2-3 times a week. The regrowth includes small hairs, attributed to the treatments.
community 2 months into minoxidil 6% fin .3% tret .025% topical
The user is experiencing solid hair regrowth after two months using a regimen of minoxidil foam, a 3-in-1 topical spray containing finasteride and tretinoin, and weekly dermastamping. They report no side effects and attribute success to the combination of treatments and a supportive diet and lifestyle.
community 19M, oral minoxidil and finasteride hasn’t made a difference for me after 7.5 months
A 19-year-old is disappointed with the lack of results from oral minoxidil and finasteride after 7.5 months and plans to switch to dutasteride, add topical minoxidil, dermstamp, and use tretinoin cream. Others suggest patience, consulting a dermatologist, and trying different treatments like Locklab with dutasteride.
community Should I Add Dutasteride and increase Minoxidil dosage?
The user is considering adding topical dutasteride and increasing their oral minoxidil dose to 5mg, and is currently using oral finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, derma stamping, tretinoin, and nizoral as part of their hair loss treatment regimen.
community Derm suggesting oral fin at 17 (turning 18 soon) after long-term minoxidil — advice?
A 17-year-old is experiencing hair loss despite using 5% topical minoxidil, 0.05% tretinoin, and oral minoxidil, and is considering starting oral finasteride after a dermatologist suggested a hair growth spray with Capixyl, Redensyl, Anagain, and Saw Palmetto. Users advise caution with finasteride at a young age, suggesting starting with topical finasteride and consulting an endocrinologist.
Related Research
6 / 1000+ results
research Dermatologic Conditions in Transgender Populations
Transgender patients need proper skin care, especially when undergoing hormone treatments, to manage issues like acne and hair loss.
research Niosomes as Carriers in Dermal Drug Delivery
Niosomes are a promising and effective way to deliver drugs through the skin.
research Dutasteride Micro-Injections in Androgenetic Alopecia
Small injections of dutasteride improved hair thickness in men with hair loss without major side effects.
research Exploring the Potential of Minoxidil Tretinoin Liposomal-Based Hydrogel for Topical Delivery in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia
Minoxidil tretinoin liposomal based hydrogel shows promise for effective treatment of hair loss by delivering both drugs at the same time.
research Tretinoin Enhances Minoxidil Response in Androgenetic Alopecia Patients by Upregulating Follicular Sulfotransferase Enzymes
Tretinoin boosts minoxidil's effect on hair loss by increasing enzyme activity.
research Preparation and Physicochemical Characterization of Topical Niosomal Formulation of Minoxidil and Tretinoin
A new hair loss treatment was created using minoxidil and tretinoin in stable niosomes, which effectively released the drugs over time.