Taking Fin 3 times/week vs everyday? Treatment 4/6/2026
Taking finasteride 3 times a week can provide similar benefits to daily use with potentially fewer side effects. Some users switch to topical treatments or adjust dosages to manage side effects while maintaining hair health.
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6 / 6 resultscommunity My change after 14 months of treatment. Oral propecia 1 mg per day and oral minoxidil, today I add minoxidil and topical propecia to the protocol
The user experienced significant hair recovery after 14 months using oral Propecia (finasteride) 1 mg daily and oral minoxidil, and recently added topical minoxidil and topical Propecia to their regimen. The doctor recommended this combination to maximize results, and the user reported no side effects, noticing improvements by the third month.
community This is not a cure. This is a miracle. Propecia and Minoxidil are not air, they are a very powerful force. 1 mg fin 2 a day Minoxidil- 17 Months
A user shared their successful hair regrowth experience using 1 mg oral finasteride daily and topical minoxidil twice a day for 17 months, along with microneedling and Ketosol shampoo. They reported significant hair density improvement without side effects, attributing their results to consistency and being a good responder to the treatment.
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The user experienced side effects like loss of libido and watery semen after starting finasteride for hair loss. Suggestions included adjusting the dosage, switching to topical treatments, or stopping the medication to see if side effects subside.
community Been on Propecia since 1997, recently switched to Topical Finasteride.. follow for updates, or to ask any questions about 23 years on Propecia.
User spent 23 years on Finasteride with side effects like weight gain and reduced libido. Switched to topical Finasteride, side effects reduced and waiting for results.
community New topical finasteride approved to hit the shelf very soon in France
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