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      community Recovery in 3 months; May to September 2026

       24 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 20-year-old experienced significant hair recovery in three months using a combination of topical and oral minoxidil, along with finasteride and multivitamins. Initial side effects included a perceived increase in breast size and reduced libido, but these resolved, and the user is pleased with the progress.

      community 5 months update on minoxidil and fin

       363 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user experienced significant hair growth after 5 months using topical and oral minoxidil and finasteride, along with tretinoin, and correcting vitamin D, B12, and thyroid levels. They are currently experiencing a second shedding phase but are pleased with the overall progress.

      community 38M, ~9 years on meds - Fin for 5 and Dut for 3+

       114 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 38-year-old man shared his 9-year experience with hair loss treatments, using finasteride for 5 years, switching to dutasteride for over 3 years, and adding low-dose oral minoxidil 4 months ago, resulting in maintained hair density and some improvement. He experienced no significant side effects and expressed satisfaction with his current regimen, wishing he had started oral minoxidil earlier.

      community What's the youngest you've seen someone go bald?

       113 upvotes 1 month ago
      Young individuals experiencing hair loss, with some starting as early as 14 or 15. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are mentioned as helpful for managing hair loss.

      community Chad to Chud : Or How I Undid My Hairloss

       246 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user shared their hair loss recovery journey using minoxidil, finasteride, topical rogaine, microneedling, biotin shampoo, and lifestyle changes like quitting smoking and improving diet. They emphasized the importance of daily choices in addition to treatments for hair health.

      community 4.5 Months on Finasteride And Minoxidil

       562 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 4.5 months using 5mg oral Minoxidil, 1.25mg oral Finasteride, weekly dermastamping, and 2% Ketoconazole shampoo. They reported increased body hair, thicker beard and eyelashes, and an itchy scalp.

      community One Year Final Update 24M (Fin + Min)

       337 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 24-year-old shared positive results from using 1mg oral finasteride and 3mg oral minoxidil daily for hair loss, with no adverse effects. They experienced significant hair improvement within 3-5 months and plan to continue until they can grow better facial hair.

      community 10 Year Success Story As A Diffuse Thinner

       98 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 30-year-old man shares his 10-year journey with hair loss, highlighting the effectiveness of dutasteride in improving his crown area and using Caboki to conceal thinning. He found finasteride prevented further loss, while other treatments like minoxidil and microneedling were ineffective for him.

      community GHK-Cu is reducing my Seb Derm Flare

       5 upvotes 2 months ago
      GHK-Cu helped control Seborrheic Dermatitis and reduced scalp irritation, with no immediate change in hair fall or growth. Users reported reduced flakes and healthier skin using GHK-Cu topically.

      community 10 years of dutasteride how is it?

       124 upvotes 3 months ago
      Dutasteride has been effective for long-term hair maintenance, with some users adding oral minoxidil for regrowth. Users discuss experiences with hair transplants, side effects, and other treatments like finasteride and topical solutions.

      community Insane shed 3 months on Fin + Min Oral

       88 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced severe hair shedding after starting oral Minoxidil and Finasteride, possibly due to stress from a breakup. Many suggest the shedding resembles alopecia areata and recommend seeing a doctor immediately.

      community ~1 year results of 0.5mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil

       2168 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user shared impressive hair regrowth results after one year of using 0.5mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, with no side effects. They experienced significant improvements starting around month 10, despite some unwanted body hair growth.

      community ~6-7 month progress. November 2025 - May 2026

       44 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride alone over 6-7 months, despite initial side effects like reduced sexual desire and acne. They are considering reducing the dosage to manage side effects and have also used ketoconazole shampoo weekly.

      community The Oral minoxidil eyelashes are insane

       396 upvotes 3 months ago
      Oral minoxidil significantly enhances eyelash growth, with some users experiencing increased body hair. Finasteride is used alongside to manage hair thinning, with mixed results on body hair growth.

      community Holding out for a miracle drug

       59 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 41-year-old male has been using a combination of treatments for hair regrowth, including finasteride, minoxidil, a laser cap, ketoconazole shampoo, and rosemary oil, with some progress noted. He is maintaining his current regimen in hopes of a future miracle drug while considering hair transplants and other treatments like dutasteride and copper peptides.

      community Progress pics - should I switch from fin to dut?

      in Progress Pictures  27 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride and possibly using oral minoxidil to address hair loss, having seen some progress with topical treatments and microneedling. They are also contemplating a hair transplant in the future and seeking advice on obtaining medications in Italy.

      community Need some advice on taking dut and min

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is taking dutasteride and minoxidil for hair loss but is concerned about continued hair shedding and lack of visible results. Others advise that shedding is normal, suggest better photo documentation for comparison, and recommend patience as results may take longer to appear.

      community Just saw a post from a hyper responder to topical minoxidil and wanted to show my experience.

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared their 1-year and 3-month hair loss treatment progress using 0.5mg Dutasteride daily, topical and then oral Minoxidil, and microneedling, noting hair darkening and some side effects like watery semen and testicular pain. Despite initial setbacks after switching to oral Minoxidil, they are seeing progress and plan to increase the dosage.

      community Any finasteride users who maintained their hair for over 15 years?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  35 upvotes 4 months ago
      Many users have maintained their hair using finasteride, with some also using minoxidil or dutasteride, reporting minimal side effects. Opinions vary on the necessity of DHT, with some users arguing its importance beyond puberty, while others believe it is unnecessary and that finasteride and dutasteride are safe and effective for hair maintenance.

      community Switched legit topical minoxidil and prescription fin to stronger grey market stuff in search for more hair, looking worse now, but just a shed right?:) hope it works out

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user switched from prescribed topical minoxidil and finasteride to stronger grey market alternatives, hoping for better hair growth but experiencing shedding. Concerns were raised about the legitimacy and safety of grey market products, with suggestions to use prescribed medications instead.

      community 8 monts progress 1mg fin 5mg min

      in Progress Pictures  20 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user experienced increased hair density and improved hairline definition after 8 months of using 1mg finasteride and 5mg minoxidil (both oral and topical) daily, though the hairline recession hasn't reversed. They noticed fuller eyelashes and increased shedding, but overall hair growth is outpacing the loss.

      community From Perfect Hair to This: 2 Years of Chronic TE + Unmasked AGA.

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 25-year-old is experiencing chronic telogen effluvium (TE) and androgenetic alopecia (AGA) after surgery, using finasteride, red light therapy, and supplements, and considering oral minoxidil despite heart concerns. They are unsure whether to start minoxidil before or after an upcoming surgery, which may trigger another hair shed.

      community my oral fin+min 1 year journey

       183 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 33-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth on the crown after one year of using oral finasteride (1mg) and minoxidil (2.5mg) daily, with initial concerns about libido that resolved after a week. The user reported minimal shedding and no other side effects, making a hair transplant optional.

      community Oral minoxidl is very very powerful.

      in Chat  609 upvotes 6 months ago
      Oral minoxidil is more effective than topical minoxidil for hair regrowth but may cause side effects like heart issues and increased body hair. Combining it with finasteride is common for better results, though side effects vary.