OP shared a 7-year hair density progress update using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and dermarolling. Creatine use was discussed, with mixed opinions on its impact on hair loss.
A 34-year-old from India shared hair regrowth progress using a treatment kit from Traya, which included minoxidil, finasteride, ayurvedic supplements, oil, and shampoo. The user improved diet, fixed vitamin deficiencies, and adjusted lifestyle habits, attributing most progress to minoxidil and finasteride.
A 25-year-old shared impressive hair regrowth results using a daily regimen of 2.5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg finasteride. The user attributes the success to consistent medication use and encourages others experiencing hair loss.
The user is experiencing worsening hair loss despite using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, microneedling, keto shampoo, and supplements for seven months. They are concerned about continued shedding and lack of regrowth, and are considering adding topical minoxidil to their routine.
This review discusses current findings in regenerative dermatology, noting promising results for therapies using exosomes and polynucleotides in skin rejuvenation and healing, while highlighting the need for more standardized protocols and long-term studies to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
March 2026 in “SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología”
This review found that cosmeceuticals blend cosmetic and biological skin effects, offering promise in mild dermatoses and photoaging prevention, yet face challenges like regulatory gaps and the need for standardized definitions and pharmacovigilance systems.
December 2024 in “Highlights in Science Engineering and Technology”
This review discusses the potential of hair follicle stem cells in hair regeneration therapies but reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for further research to address existing challenges in their application.
Does stopping finasteride mean losing all progress? Here's what really happens.Studies and the drug label report that finasteride's benefit lasts only while it is taken: after stopping, scalp DHT returns to baseline and hair loss resumes over roughly 6 to 12 months. Stopping a prescription drug is a decision to make with the prescriber.