2 months progress. 33 yrs old. topical min, oral fin (1mg), derma pen, .05% tretinoin on hairlne
Progress Pictures 8/18/2022

At a glance

In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are

💧 Minoxidil (topical) 2x daily 2 months

💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg 1x daily 2 months

• Derma pen 1.5mm 1x weekly 2 months

💧 Tretinoin (topical) 0.05% 1x daily 2 months

the tone is 😀 positive with some growth results.

Other terms

topical minoxidil oral finasteride hairline tretinoin cream temples crown absorption hair loss pfs sexual side effects control group treatment group post-finasteride syndrome

A 33-year-old is using topical minoxidil, oral finasteride (1mg), a derma pen, and 0.05% tretinoin on the hairline to treat hair loss, showing progress after 2 months. They apply tretinoin in the evening with minoxidil and use a derma pen once a week at 1.5mm.

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