24yo 3 month 2.5mg oral fin + 0.5mg dut + capilar mesotherapy
    Progress Pictures 10/3/2024

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

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

    Dutasteride →

    5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride

    Minoxidil →

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

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 2.5mg 3 months
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) 0.5mg 3 months
    💉 Dutasteride (injections) every 2 weeks 3 months
    💉 Minoxidil (injections) every 2 weeks 3 months
    💉 Vitamins (injections) every 2 weeks 3 months
    the tone is 😐 neutral.

    Other terms

    A 24-year-old shares progress on hair regrowth after 3 months using 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 0.5mg dutasteride, and scalp injections of dutasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins every two weeks. They are uncertain if the improvement is due to actual regrowth or just longer hair.
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