(10/3/25 to 10/3/25)A year. I think the treatment is working somewhat working. Help me if you can.[Male 29Y]
    Is this regrowth? 3/13/2026

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    πŸ’Š Oral Minoxidil (oral) 2.5mg 6/7 months
    πŸ’Š Oral Minoxidil (oral) 5mg after 6/7 months
    πŸ’§ Topical Minoxidil (topical) 5% 2 times 6/7 months
    πŸ’§ Topical Minoxidil (topical) 5% once at night after 6/7 months
    πŸ’Š Dutasteride (oral) 0.5mg
    πŸ’§ Ketoconazole Shampoo (topical) 1.9%
    πŸ’§ Microneedling (topical) 1mm weekly 4 weeks
    πŸ’§ Ciclopirox Shampoo (topical)
    the tone is πŸ˜€ positive with some improvement specially in the hairline results.

    Other terms

    The user experienced hair regrowth after using oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, dutasteride, multivitamins, and ketoconazole shampoo, with noticeable improvement in the hairline after 11 months. They reported a burning sensation on the scalp and questioned if single hair follicles could become multi-hair follicles.
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