1 year and 9 months apart, is this good enough of a regrowth?
    Progress Pictures 6/16/2024

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically

    Minoxidil →

    Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1 year and 9 months
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 1 year and 9 months
    the tone is 😀 positive with visible improvement results.

    Other terms

    The user shared progress pictures showing hair regrowth after using finasteride and minoxidil for 1 year and 9 months. Replies noted visible improvement and suggested adding ketoconazole.
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      community Progress Picture / hair regrowth regimen

      in Progress Pictures  1555 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user successfully regrew hair using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, biotin supplements, and rosemary mint oil, despite initial side effects. They highlighted the need for commitment, a healthy lifestyle, and being a "hyper responder" to treatments.

      community 3.5 months progress pictures - regrowth?

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair regrowth after 3.5 months using finasteride, dutasteride, oral minoxidil, dermastamping, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are hopeful about the progress but note that topical minoxidil was ineffective for them.

      community THERE IS HOPE - Progress Pictures - Combo Therapy - Fin/Min/Needling

      in Minoxidil  21 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 29-year-old male shared his hair loss journey, using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, derma rolling, and recently switching to dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. He observed significant regrowth but progress slowed, hoping new treatments will enhance results.

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