3 Months results - Any real progress?
    Is this regrowth? 11/16/2024

    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 (topical) 5% 2x daily 3 months
    💧 Finasteride (topical) 0.1% 2x daily 3 months
    Ketoconazole (shampoo) 3x weekly 3 months
    Derma roller 0.5 1x weekly 3 months
    the tone is 😐 neutral with some progress results.

    Other terms

    The user is using topical minoxidil 5% with 0.1% finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and a derma roller for hair regrowth. There is some progress, but it's hard to assess due to varying hair lengths.
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