14 Week Progress - Bald spot--gone! Hair much darker this month... Hairline going from rounded to pointed at the temples
    Progress Pictures 7/20/2025

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’ง Minoxidil (topical) 5% 2x daily 14 weeks
    ๐Ÿ’Š Minoxidil (oral) 5 mg a couple of months
    ๐Ÿ’Š Finasteride (oral) 1 mg 14 weeks
    ๐Ÿ’ง Ketoconazole (topical) 1% 2-3 times a week 14 weeks
    ๐Ÿ’ง Microneedling (topical) 1mm-1.5mm weekly 14 weeks
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜€ positive with significant progress results.

    Other terms

    A 29-year-old is using 5% topical minoxidil, 5 mg oral minoxidil, 1 mg finasteride, Nizoral shampoo, and weekly microneedling to treat hair loss, reporting significant progress in hair regrowth and hairline improvement. The routine includes applying minoxidil twice daily, managing dead skin with shampoo, and using a baseball cap to maintain hair appearance.
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