3.5 months minoxidil , 2.5 months 1mg fin update ( also 22 kg weight loss in 6 months! )
    8/1/2022

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

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

    Finasteride →

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

    Microneedling →

    Technique that makes tiny punctures in the scalp with fine needles

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 5% 2x daily 3.5 months
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg every other day 2.5 months
    💧 Cipla 8x shampoo (topical) alternate days
    💧 Benzoyl Peroxide (topical) 2.5% every other day
    💧 Microneedling (topical) 1.5mm roller once every 20 days 2 months
    the tone is 😀 positive with hair regrowth results.

    Other terms

    A 21-year-old experienced hair regrowth and improved health after using topical minoxidil, finasteride, and zinc shampoo, alongside lifestyle changes like weight loss and exercise. They also started microneedling and managed seborrheic dermatitis with benzoyl peroxide mixed in shampoo.
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