2 years of recovering & growing my hair
    Progress Pictures 9/2/2024

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet

    Microneedling →

    Technique that makes tiny punctures in the scalp with fine needles

    Finasteride →

    Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) daily since September 2022
    💧 Microneedling (topical) weekly since July 2023
    💊 Finasteride (oral) daily since July 2024
    💊 Iron (oral)
    💊 Zinc (oral)
    💊 Selenium (oral)
    💊 Cyproterone (oral) daily since August 2022
    💊 Estrogen (oral) 6mg daily since August 2022
    the tone is 😀 positive with some growth results.

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    A user shared their 2-year hair recovery journey using minoxidil, microneedling, finasteride, iron, zinc, selenium, cyproterone, and estrogen. They started losing hair at 15 and are now 24.
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