Things I have noticed (good and bad) while taking topical Min+Fin Progress Pictures 11/26/2025
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a topical treatment of Minoxidil and Finasteride, despite some brain fog as a side effect. They recommend starting treatment early and suggest topical options to minimize side effects compared to oral treatments.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity 60 days on topical minoxidil 5% + 0.1% finasteride.
The user is happy with hair regrowth after 60 days using topical minoxidil 5% and finasteride 0.1%, along with a dermaroller. They report no significant side effects and plan to continue treatment for a year.
community i got more results 1 month 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg dutasteride then i did 6 months on finasteride and topical minoxidil
A user reported better hair regrowth with 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg dutasteride than with finasteride and topical minoxidil, calling topical minoxidil a scam. Replies varied, with some defending topical minoxidil, questioning the user's application method, and suggesting that previous treatments might be contributing to the observed results.
community 14 months - 1mg fin & 5% topical minoxidil results
Significant hair regrowth was achieved using 1mg finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil over 14 months, with only initial shedding and mild scalp irritation as side effects. Consistency and early treatment are recommended for optimal results.
community 4 months of 1mg of fin a day and 5 months of topical minoxidil
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community Switched from Fin to Dut! My experience so far
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride to improve hair growth, experiencing initial thickening followed by shedding, but now seeing some regrowth. They also use both topical and oral minoxidil and report side effects like headaches, brain fog, and occasional stress.
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