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5 / 471 resultscommunity 18M Using Finasteride and Minoxidil: No Improvement in Hair Density Since February
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4 months ago An 18-year-old using finasteride since February and minoxidil since July has not seen improvement in hair density. They are advised to continue treatment as results can take up to a year, and to consider other options if no change occurs after a full year.
community Chest pain on Oral minoxidil (18M)
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1 month ago An 18-year-old experienced chest pain, headaches, and vomiting after taking oral minoxidil for hair loss. They reduced the dosage, felt better, but experienced sharp chest pain again after increasing it, and are advised to stop the medication and see a doctor.
community Finasteride not working (18M)
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5 months ago An 18-year-old is concerned that finasteride hasn't stopped his hair loss after several months. Suggestions include giving it more time, combining it with minoxidil, and consulting a dermatologist.
community Starting Fin at 21 What happens if I add Minoxidil later, then stop it?
A 21-year-old started taking 1mg Finasteride daily for hair loss and considered adding Minoxidil for temple regrowth, questioning if stopping Minoxidil would cause hair loss despite continued Finasteride use. Responses suggest Minoxidil-induced hair requires ongoing use to maintain, while Finasteride alone may not sustain Minoxidil gains, with some recommending microneedling or topical applications to enhance results.
community losing ground after a year with dut 0.5mg
A 22-year-old has been using dutasteride (0.5 mg daily) for over a year but is experiencing increased hair shedding, scalp inflammation, and burning, and cannot use minoxidil due to side effects. Suggestions include consulting a dermatologist, trying oral minoxidil, microneedling, rosemary oil, caffeine shampoo, and considering other treatments like PRP or red light therapy.