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    GlossaryTerminal Hair (thick hair)

    thick, coarse, pigmented hair found on the scalp and body

    Terminal hair refers to the thick, coarse, and pigmented hair that develops during puberty and is found on various parts of the body, such as the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, and, in adults, the armpits and pubic region. Unlike vellus hair, which is fine and light, terminal hair is more robust and plays a role in providing protection and insulation.

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      community Can Finasteride be Enough to thicken hair?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  21 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user is using topical finasteride and is considering adding minoxidil despite concerns about dependency and side effects. Another user suggests that finasteride alone can reverse hair loss, but adding minoxidil and microneedling may improve results.

      community Dutasteride shedding phase while in Minoxidil

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair shedding with finasteride and found minoxidil helpful for regrowth but insufficient alone. They are considering dutasteride but are concerned about potential shedding similar to their experience with finasteride.

      community 1 year on fin/min. This is your reminder to power through!

      in Progress Pictures  1218 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after one year of using oral minoxidil (2.5mg) and oral finasteride (1mg), with no side effects except initial shedding. The user noticed thicker eyebrows and beard, and the hairline improved with baby hairs, but the hair quality differs from the rest of the head.

      community bye fellas, it’s time to quit this sub

      in Progress Pictures  810 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user successfully improved their hairline after 15 months using topical minoxidil and dutasteride. Some commenters question the necessity of treatment given the user's original hair condition, while others support early intervention.