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      community 2 years of 5% topical minoxidil + 1 year of 1mg finasteride.

      in Progress Pictures  236 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures after using 5% topical minoxidil for two years and 1mg finasteride for one year, but many commenters believe the hair looks the same, attributing changes to different haircuts rather than actual regrowth. The user reported no side effects from finasteride, and opinions varied on whether any significant hairline improvement occurred.

      community Fin for 7 months and my sclap is now transparent

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 24-year-old male has been using finasteride for 7 months and noticed thinning hair, especially when wet, and is concerned about the effectiveness of the treatment. Suggestions include continuing finasteride, considering minoxidil, and possibly trying micro-needling.

      community My Theory Of Androgenic Alopecia

       16 upvotes 10 months ago
      Hair loss is linked to cellular physiology and the IGF-1 to TGF-B1 ratio, not just androgen sensitivity. The theory lacks evidence, while finasteride and minoxidil are effective treatments.

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      signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss