1 month of using fin, so happy Progress Pictures 8/14/2024
User had a hair transplant and used a finasteride and minoxidil spray for 6 months with no results. After adding finasteride tablets for 1 month, they saw significant hair growth improvement.
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6 / 1000+ resultscommunity COMPLETE OVERVIEW of the Treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men
Male androgenetic alopecia is commonly treated with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, both requiring continuous use. Other options include hair restoration surgery, dutasteride, light therapy, and camouflaging agents.
community Minoxidil 4 months progress (twice a day )
A user shared a 4-month progress picture using Minoxidil twice daily and dermarolling once a week for hair loss. They plan to start finasteride soon and have experienced dry scalp and itching from the treatment.
community You Long term fin users, how are y’all going 10 or 15 years down the road? Does it actually work for most people?
Long-term finasteride users report maintaining hair and experiencing regrowth, with some using it for over 20 years. Combining finasteride with minoxidil or hair transplants can improve results.
community I know that wanting a cure is unrealistic and too much to ask. But I at least want medicine that will work reliably for almost everyone.
The conversation is about the effectiveness of hair loss treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. Users agree these treatments help maintain hair but don't guarantee miraculous regrowth, emphasizing early intervention for best results.
community Let's be clear, does Finasteride stop MPB as long as it's taken?
Finasteride is believed to slow down hair loss significantly, but may not completely stop it for everyone. Effectiveness and duration vary by individual, with some users experiencing positive results for over 10 years, while others see less benefit.
community Why is Minoxidil not enough for hair loss? (No fin)
Minoxidil alone is often insufficient for treating hair loss because it doesn't address the DHT-related cause. Combining it with finasteride, a DHT blocker, is generally more effective.
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