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community Hairline progress after 1 year on Finasteride and Minoxidil

151 upvotes 2 months ago

The user reported significant hair thickening after one year of using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo, with no side effects. They also take a multivitamin and vitamin D supplement.

community Hairline progress 2 years. Finasteride, minoxidil and microneedling.

in Progress Pictures 39 upvotes 1 year ago

The user shared progress pictures of their hairline improvement over two years using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Another user inquired about whether the minoxidil was used orally or topically.

community Hairline Progress 13 months Fin / Min

134 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 13 months using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and biotin. The conversation highlights the effectiveness of the treatment and discusses the potential benefits of switching to dutasteride.

community Hairline Progress - 2.5 Months Topical Fin + Min

in Progress Pictures 152 upvotes 2 years ago

User shared hairline progress after 2.5 months using topical finasteride (0.25%) and minoxidil (5%) once daily. Minimal side effects reported, including fewer morning erections but no significant issues like dandruff or shedding.

community My hairline progress a bit over a year. Mar 2025 to recent

27 upvotes 3 weeks ago

The user experienced significant hairline improvement using 1.25mg finasteride daily, alternating oral and topical minoxidil twice a day, and dermarolling weekly. Progress was noticeable after a month, with shedding followed by new hair growth.

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research Increased Scalp Skin and Serum 5a-Reductase Reduced Androgens in a Man Relevant to the Acquired Progressive Kinky Hair Disorder and Developing Androgenetic Alopecia

11 citations , September 1997 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Reduced androgens linked to kinky hair disorder and hair loss; 5a-reductase inhibitors may help.

research Natural progression of male pattern baldness in young men

71 citations , May 1991 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

Young men with male pattern baldness lose hair density over time without treatment.

research Hairline Design in Hair Replacement Surgery

25 citations , November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery”

This article explores factors in designing a personalized hairline, favoring a flared design approach, and reports no new evidence.

research Correction of Cosmetic Problems to a Previous Hair Transplantation with Overly low Hairline Case

January 2022 in “Book Publisher International (a part of SCIENCEDOMAIN International)”

This research outlines common issues following hairline transplants, including disproportionate facial appearances and donor site deficiencies, and suggests that doctors guide patients to consider realistic hairline heights and future hair loss.

research Avoiding pitfalls in planning a hair transplant

July 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology”

This review discusses common mistakes in follicular unit transplantation and provides guidance for practitioners to enhance patient outcomes, but reports no new clinical results.

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learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Can scalp micropigmentation help a receding hairline? Providers say SMP can make a receding hairline look fuller. It does not stop recession, and it is hard to reverse.

learn Hair Transplant

Can a hair transplant restore a receding hairline? A transplant can lower or fill a receding hairline if there is enough donor hair. Hair loss behind it usually continues, so plan for the long term with the surgeon.
How many grafts do I need for a receding hairline in a hair transplant? Clinics commonly quote 800 to 2,500 grafts for a receding hairline; the right number depends on your hair and is set at consultation.

learn Bimatoprost

Are there risks in using bimatoprost on your hairline? Bimatoprost is approved only for eyelashes; hairline use is off-label and untested. Near the eyes it can darken the iris, a change its label says is likely to be permanent.

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