3 years on Finasteride and Minoxidil. Final progress update before FUE Procedure this weekend. Updates to follow!
    Progress Pictures 12/19/2024

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Microneedling →

    technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg 1x daily 3 years
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 5% 2x daily 3 years
    • Microneedling 2 years
    the tone is 😀 positive with impressive results.

    Other terms

    The user shared their three-year progress using finasteride and minoxidil for hair regrowth before undergoing a hair transplant procedure. They plan to continue the medication post-procedure due to its success and did not experience significant side effects.
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