Thinking of getting more aggressive with my w Is this regrowth? 8/14/2025
A 31-year-old man using finasteride for a year is considering adding oral minoxidil or switching to topical minoxidil to address diffuse thinning, while also using a scalp massager and ketoconazole shampoo. Concerns include cardiovascular side effects, pet safety with topical minoxidil, and cost of telehealth services.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity Concerns regarding topical fin application
Topical finasteride, specifically Fynzur spray, is used for diffuse thinning in long hair, but many find the cone applicator ineffective and suggest applying directly to the scalp. Some users recommend oral finasteride for more even results, while others combine it with minoxidil for better effectiveness.
community 3 months fin/min progress (age 31)
A user shared their 3-month progress using 1mg oral finasteride daily and 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, along with Pura D’Or anti-thinning shampoo and a scalp massager. They noticed initial worsening but later saw hair follicle recovery.
community No regrowth after oral min, topical fin, min, and tret: Aggressive diffuse/hairline recession in 2 years
A user experienced no hair regrowth after using oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin, and reported side effects from oral finasteride. They are considering switching to dutasteride or using hair fibers for better results.
community I destroyed my scalp so you wouldn't have to: here's what happens when you quit topical minoxidil
Quitting minoxidil can lead to significant hair loss, even in areas that were not thinning before, as hair becomes reliant on the treatment. Some users also report losing hair gains when stopping minoxidil despite taking finasteride.
community 1 year of .5mg oral dut, .3% topical fin and 6% topical min everyday
A 25-year-old is experiencing hair thinning despite using 0.5mg oral dutasteride, 0.3% topical finasteride, and 6% topical minoxidil daily for a year. They are considering increasing dutasteride dosage and exploring other treatments like microneedling and KX 826, while seeking further medical opinions on their condition.
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