Started minoxidil in February 2025, this is September 2024–>July 2025 Progress Pictures 7/25/2025
The user started oral minoxidil in February 2025 and noticed hair improvement, but paused due to pregnancy. They experienced minimal shedding and some facial hair growth as a side effect.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 15 months total on Dut/Min/RU and microneedling 1mm every other week
The user reported significant hair improvement over 15 months using dutasteride, minoxidil (oral and topical), RU58841, ketoconazole, and microneedling. They are considering a hair transplant in 4-6 months.
community If Minoxidil Beards are permanent, why should Finasteride be unable to keep Minoxidil Gains on the scalp?
Whether Finasteride can keep alive the hair gained by Minoxidil after quitting it, and why beard hairs are not as susceptible to miniaturization. It is suggested that scalp hair may be dependent on Minoxidil and that DHT could be countered with Finasteride to some extent, but there is no definitive data proving this.
community for anyone who is on the fence about oral minoxidil should read this NYT article it might help. it's an old one but people might need a refresher. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/18/health/minoxidil-hair-loss-pills.html
Oral minoxidil is more effective than topical for hair regrowth but may cause unwanted body hair growth and cardiovascular side effects. Some users experience positive results, while others discontinue use due to side effects like chest pain.
community People who tolerate dut better than fin?
Dutasteride may have fewer side effects than finasteride, with some users experiencing better hair maintenance. Experiences vary, with some preferring dutasteride for fewer side effects, while others see no significant hair improvement.
community 9 month progress with oral 1 mg finasteride and oral 5 mg minoxidil
A user shared their 9-month progress using oral 1 mg finasteride and oral 5 mg minoxidil for hair loss, reporting significant improvement and no lasting side effects. Other users praised the results and inquired about the treatment details.
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