1.5yrs topical min & keto shampoo, 10 months fin, ~3 months dut
    Progress Pictures 1/3/2025

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Ketoconazole →

    antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 5% daily 1.5 years
    • Ketoconazole (shampoo) 2% 3 times a week 1.5 years
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg MWF for 5 months, then daily for 5 months 10 months
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) 0.5mg daily 3 months
    • Microneedling (derma pen) 1.25mm 1x weekly
    the tone is 😀 positive with positive results.

    Other terms

    The user shared progress on hair regrowth using 5% topical minoxidil, 2% keto shampoo, oral finasteride, and recently switched to daily dutasteride. They reported positive results without significant side effects and are hopeful for further improvement.
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      research An Update on Hair Restoration

      1 citations , January 2015 in “Journal of Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery”
      This review discusses techniques for harvesting follicular units, medical treatments for androgenetic alopecia, and potential future advancements in hair restoration therapy, but it reports no new clinical results.

      research Medical Therapy for Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL)

      1 citations , May 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international”
      This commentary explores the challenges and considerations in treating female pattern hair loss, with no new clinical findings reported.

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      March 2014 in “Turkderm”
      Female pattern hair loss, common in women, can be treated with various methods like minoxidil, anti-androgen treatments, and light therapy, but early intervention and realistic expectations are crucial.

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      November 2009 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks”
      This review discusses the necessity for hair transplant surgeons to be well-versed in both surgical and medical treatments for various forms of alopecia, and it reports no new results.