17 years fighting hair loss. My story
    Progress Pictures 2/12/2023

    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 (oral) 1 mg daily 17 years
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) varied daily varied
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) 0.5 mg daily since December 2022
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 2.5 mg daily since December 2022
    💧 Minoxidil with Dutasteride (topical) 8% weekly since December 2022
    💧 Ketoconazole (topical) 2% varied varied
    💧 Micro needling (topical) 1.5 mm weekly since December 2022
    the tone is 😀 positive with impressive results.

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    ExistingAd915's 17 year journey of fighting hair loss, which included the use of finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride. He has seen positive results from his treatments, with an overall improvement in hair density.
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