10 months update - fin, min, derma stamp, RLT, keto shampoo 12/23/2025
The user shared a 10-month hair loss treatment update using finasteride, minoxidil, derma stamping, red light therapy, and keto shampoo, reporting improved styling ability but a stubborn frontal hairline. The user experienced lower libido as a side effect of finasteride.
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6 / 6 resultscommunity Topical Fin & Min, 5 Month Progress
Significant hair regrowth was achieved using a topical combination of 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil, with weekly dermastamping and ketoconazole shampoo, without side effects. Others suggested additional treatments like red light therapy and PRP.
community Started balding at 16-17 but finally @21 got almost all of it back plus more and I think it made my forehead smaller
The user regained hair and reduced forehead size using a routine of 1mg finasteride, 5mg minoxidil, topical minoxidil twice daily, tretinoin before minoxidil, derma stamping weekly, red light therapy daily, and ketoconazole shampoo thrice weekly. They experienced initial side effects with finasteride but adjusted the dosage over time.
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community Apart from Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Microneedling what are you doing to reverse balding?
Various treatments for hair loss include minoxidil injections, finasteride, dutasteride, microneedling, Nizoral shampoo, and supplements like vitamin D and biotin. Additional methods mentioned are red light therapy, scalp massages, lifestyle changes, and hair transplants.
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The conversation discusses switching from topical to oral Minoxidil for hair loss treatment, with the expectation of better results due to systemic delivery. The user has been using Finasteride, topical Minoxidil, and dermastamping, maintaining hair but seeking more regrowth.
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