14 Month Topical Fin/Min .1%/10% + microneedling update
    1/7/2025

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Dutasteride →

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Finasteride (topical) 0.1% 14 months
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 10% 14 months
    💧 Dutasteride (topical) 0.1% 1x weekly 2 months
    💧 Latanoprost (topical) 0.01% daily 2 months
    • Microneedling 14 months
    💊 MSM supplements (oral) recently added
    the tone is frustrated with some growth results.

    Other terms

    The user reports progress in hair regrowth using topical finasteride/minoxidil, microneedling, topical dutasteride, latanoprost, and MSM supplements. They express frustration over the lack of interaction on progress posts compared to trivial topics.
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