M26 - Results - Before & After. 10months.
10 Month Hair Growth Update — Min/Fin Journey
Previous post:
https://www.reddit.com/r/IndianHaircare/s/R2TF3aSazw
Posting an updated progress post and probably the last post.
Timeline
- Started topical Minoxidil + Finasteride: 09 July 2025
- First progress pic: 22 Aug 2025 (~1 month -peak shed)
- Switched to oral Min&Fin: 19 Sept 2025
- Previous/Second progress pic 31 Oct 2025 (3.5 months)
- Latest update pic: 12 May 2026 (10 months total)
All the comparison pictures are taken at exactly the same place with the same lighting and the same hair length.
Current dose - Minoxidil 2.5mg oral daily
- Finasteride 1mg oral daily
- Vit d3 60k IU monthly once.
FAQs
Why did you switch to oral ?
Switched finasteride because of the efficacy, the topical fin(0.1%) is not enough for properly controlling DHT. And switched min oral due to hassle.
Any sexual side effects?
None - Zero
Brand of meds ?
All meds are generics meds from Sayacare. You can buy from any generic sources but it should be trusted source eg - Sayacare/Jan Aushadhi/ Dawa india.
Do generic work same as branded?
Yes - 100% same.
Did you change diet/gym/sleep?
No
Did you consult a dermatologist?
No, i didn't as I did a lot of deep research before starting meds, i mean a lot - why hair loss occurs, what's the mechanism, what's the available treatment, what's are risks , how exactly those meds work, meta studies ,etc etc.
Note :- I don't recommend self medication, please at least visit the dermatologist once for proper diagnosis, especially before starting oral minoxidil please visit a cardiologist for your heart evaluation (not dermatologist) , Minoxidil (oral) has some rare but fatal side effect. Where as you can start finasteride without a worry - just make sure to consult a dermatologist once. (Fin is not recommended for people under 21 & those planning for pregnancy especially women).
Did you use ketoconazole shampoo?
Yes , In winter due to dandruff
Did you experience a second shed after switching to oral?
No.