3 months on oral minoxidil after being on topical for 2 years. Progress maybe ?
    Is this regrowth? 7/11/2024

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Ketoconazole →

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

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 2.5mg daily 2 months
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 5mg daily 1 month
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 2 years
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 2.5 years
    💧 Ketoconazole (topical) 2% every other day
    💧 derma pen (topical) 1.5mm once a week
    the tone is 😀 positive with some growth results.

    Other terms

    A user shared progress photos after 3 months on oral minoxidil, following 2 years of topical use, alongside finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and weekly derma pen treatments. Another user inquired about the dosage of oral minoxidil.
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