25M 10 months progress. Very happy with the progress.
    8/6/2025

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride β†’

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil β†’

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Ketoconazole β†’

    antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo

    At a glance
    In this progress report post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    πŸ’Š Finasteride (oral) 1 mg daily 10 months
    πŸ’Š Minoxidil (oral) 2.5 mg daily 10 months
    πŸ’§ Minoxidil (topical) 5% inconsistently 10 months
    β€’ Ketoconazole (shampoo) once a week 10 months
    πŸ’Š Vitamin D (oral) recommended dose daily 10 months
    πŸ’Š Biotin (oral) recommended dose daily 10 months
    πŸ’Š Zinc (oral) recommended dose daily 10 months
    πŸ’Š Magnesium (oral) recommended dose daily 10 months
    the tone is πŸ˜€ positive with improved hair thickness and health results.

    Other terms

    A 25-year-old male shared his 10-month hair regrowth progress using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, a 5% liquid spray, keto shampoo, and supplements like vitamin D, biotin, zinc, and magnesium. He reported improved hair thickness and health, especially on the sides, and is considering starting microneedling.
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