3 month(ish) update using topical minoxidil and once a week derma-stamping. May add ketoconazole shampoo Progress Pictures 8/11/2025
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the use of topical minoxidil and derma-stamping, with suggestions to add finasteride or dutasteride for better long-term results. Ketoconazole shampoo is also considered for scalp health.
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A 28-year-old male shared his 46-day hair growth progress using finasteride, topical and oral minoxidil, derma stamping, keto shampoo, vitamins, and protein. He experienced initial shedding but saw improvement after adding oral minoxidil, with plans to continue for better results.
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The user is using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss and stopped derma stamping to prepare for a future hair transplant. They are considering adding tretinoin to their treatment.
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A 39-year-old male is experiencing significant hair regrowth using a regimen of topical Minoxidil, Finasteride, derma stamping, ketoconazole shampoo, rosemary shampoo, and scalp massage. He reports positive results with no side effects and is considering possibly adding dutasteride in the future.
community *UPDATE* last post was august 13th(3rd slide). I’ve been taking oral min and fin once every morning. Dermastamping every week 1.5 length and using keto shampoo 2x a week. Is this genuine regrowth?
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