Anyone switch from twice-daily topical fin/min to once daily? Did you maintain results?
Hey everyone,
I’m currently using a compounded topical solution with 0.3% finasteride + 7% minoxidil. I’ve been applying it twice daily, but I’m considering switching to once daily at night for convenience and long-term consistency.
I’m also taking 2.5 mg oral minoxidil every night.
For anyone who made a similar switch from twice-daily topical application to once daily:
Did you maintain your results?
Did you notice increased shedding or hair loss after reducing frequency?
How long did it take before you knew whether once daily was enough?
Another thing I’ve noticed is that since starting topical finasteride, my hair shedding overall seems lower and my hair density looks better. However, I still lose what feels like a lot of hairs in the shower. I wash my hair 3 times per week, so maybe more hairs are accumulating between washes.
Has anyone experienced something similar where:
Hair quality/density improved
Daily shedding seemed reduced
But shower shedding still looked excessive?
For context, I’m a diffuse thinner, and unfortunately I don’t have any progress pictures to compare.
Would appreciate hearing your experiences and whether the shower shedding turned out to be normal despite continued improvement.
Thanks!
Posted Jun 3, 2026, 1:13 PM UTC