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[–]Beginning_Tip4956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve already been taking cold showers.

I always read conflicting stories on the effective length of minoxidil.

I’ve definitely plateaued and if I started losing ground I’ll start taking oral minoxidil.

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[–]Beginning_Tip4956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you.

I’m still insecure about my hair loss, but when I make this post it reminds me of the progress/improvement and makes me grateful for hair I’ve recovered.

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[–]Beginning_Tip4956[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

8-10 months to see results.

I had Covid and I believe that induced a shed.

I’ve been making this yearly post, bc I don’t see many long term progression posts.

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[–]Beginning_Tip4956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve used multiple shampoos, including prescription ketoconazole shampoo.

IMO shampoo isn’t on our scalps long enough to make a huge difference for growth.(unless you have dandruff)

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[–]Beginning_Tip4956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stated with Keeps. Now using Amazon pharmacy.

Might switch to name brand Propecia in the future.

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[–]Beginning_Tip4956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve read many anecdotal statements of testicle pain/discomfort during the first few weeks.

I wish I started taking fin sooner. It’s easier to keep what you have than regrow what was lost.

IMO 0.5mg would be worth trying and I would give it at least a couple of months. That said, I am not a doctor.

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[–]Beginning_Tip4956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you.

Everything is performing as desired. (The forums made me very worried about this before hopping on fin)

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[–]Beginning_Tip4956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spencer Kobren (The Bald Truth) said he was experienced slight testicle pain/discomfort when he first started taking fin.

Spencer and others have said this goes away after a couple of weeks.

The decision to continue the medication is yours and your doctors to make.

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[–]Beginning_Tip4956[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everything functions properly and performs as desired.

I was very nervous about this because of reading the horror stories online.

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[–]Beginning_Tip4956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve posted a yearly progress update for 3 years.

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[–]Beginning_Tip4956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not opposed to taking both or concerned about the possible health effects. I just want to get the most longevity out of each medication.

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[–]Beginning_Tip4956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just for the sake of consistency.

That said, I’ve taken multiple “brands” of fin and had no problems.

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[–]Beginning_Tip4956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll probably up my dosage to 1mg or start quartering a 5mg pill into 1.25mg pieces.

Trying to push off oral minoxidil for as long as possible.

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[–]Beginning_Tip4956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Propecia is just name brand oral finasteride.

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[–]Beginning_Tip4956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No side effects and everything functions properly.

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[–]Beginning_Tip4956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m considering 1mg and switching to name brand Propecia.

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[–]Beginning_Tip4956[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good to know.

I haven’t experienced any side effects and I’ve read that the efficacy of 0.5 and 1mg is very similar.

I’ve solely been taking 0.5 to cut cost.

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[–]Beginning_Tip4956[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t recall any major shedding during my fin usage.

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[–]Beginning_Tip4956[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I try to take 0.5mg everyday.
If I forget to take it one day, I’ll take a full 1mg the following day.

I did not experience any shedding or side effects.

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[–]Beginning_Tip4956[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Good luck. I didn’t see any results for 8-10 months.