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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Started Sept 2023 – Age 36 – Oral Fin + Minoxidil once a day
The user has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil since September 2023, experiencing heavy shedding but seeing progress. They also use ketoconazole shampoo and briefly tried a topical finasteride + minoxidil solution, which seemed to worsen their hair density.
community Started from NW6 6 mo ths mess with pictures please comment.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using oral minoxidil and dutasteride over several months. Many commenters praised the progress and suggested additional treatments like microneedling for further improvement.
community Started my journey today, wish me luck
A 27-year-old at Norwood 3 is starting a hair loss treatment journey using finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, biotin, scalp massages, and ketoconazole shampoo. The focus is on reducing DHT and stimulating growth, with finasteride emphasized as the key long-term solution.
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 Stacking 0.5 mg oral fin with topical fin for Enclo cycle — overkill or smart?
Combining 0.5 mg oral finasteride with topical finasteride and minoxidil during an Enclomiphene cycle may help manage increased DHT levels. Monitoring for side effects is advised.