Switching From Topical Min & Oral Fin to Him's 3in1 Oral Fin/Min/Vitamin
    8/18/2026

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 3mg
    💊 Finasteride (oral)
    💊 vitamins (oral)
    the tone is hopeful.

    Other terms

    Switching from topical Minoxidil and oral Finasteride to Him's 3-in-1 oral pill containing Minoxidil, Finasteride, and vitamins. Users discuss experiencing shedding after the switch, with hopes for improved hair growth.
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      community Around 2 months oral Fin/min low dose

       80 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after two months on a Hims oral treatment combining 3 mg minoxidil, 1.1 mg finasteride, and vitamins. The treatment is considered a normal/high dose, and the user reported initial side effects like oily skin and acne, which subsided over time.
      21M on Minoxidil 3 Months: Should I Add Finasteride for Thinning Hair?

      community 21M on Minoxidil 3 Months: Should I Add Finasteride for Thinning Hair?

      in General  246 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 21-year-old male experiencing hair thinning started using Minoxidil, which stopped his shedding and led to the growth of vellus hairs on his temples. He is considering whether to add finasteride to his routine, which currently includes Minoxidil, derma rolling, ketoconazole shampoo, vitamin D3, zinc, and a rosemary and fenugreek lotion.

      community 3 months on fin + min: Honest & detailed review.

       4 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 25-year-old male using 1mg finasteride daily and 5% topical minoxidil twice daily noticed slight hair density improvement on the crown, less shedding, and no serious side effects except occasional mild discomfort. He uses Nizoral shampoo for itching and takes Vitamin D and Magnesium supplements, while maintaining a positive mental outlook and working on improving his sleep schedule.

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      research Nonscarring Alopecias

      July 2012 in “Springer eBooks”
      The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of nonscarring alopecias can improve quality of life and hair regrowth is possible as the hair follicle remains intact.

      research Proceedings of the Ninth World Congress for Hair Research (2015)

      January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings”
      This report discusses the Ninth World Congress for Hair Research and highlights the potential of hair follicle studies to advance understanding of various diseases, with no new clinical results presented.

      research Favorable effect of herbal extract on androgenic alopecia: A case report

      September 2023 in “Medicine”
      In this case report, a 41-year-old man with moderate androgenic alopecia showed an increase in hair density and improvements in hair characteristics after using Zimmer aqueous spray containing Zimmer herbal extract powder for 3 months, suggesting its potential as an alternative treatment for hair loss.

      research Female Pattern Hair Loss

      14 citations , January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology”
      This review addresses treatment approaches for female pattern hair loss, highlighting that combining different therapies may be more effective than single treatments, but no new results are reported.