4 months of restarting treatment. M36
    12/10/2025

    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 4 months
    💧 Finasteride (topical) 0.01% 1x daily 1 month
    💧 Ketoconazole (topical) 2% 3x weekly
    Dr. Pen (dermarolling) 0.7mm every 10 days
    💧 Rosemary castor oil (topical)
    💊 Vitamin B12 (oral)
    💊 Vitamin D3 (oral)
    💊 Vitamin C (oral)
    💊 Biotin (oral)
    💊 Omega-3 (oral)
    💊 Zinc (oral)
    💊 Copper (oral)
    the tone is 😀 positive with some improvements results.

    Other terms

    A 36-year-old man restarted hair loss treatment after a break, using topical Minoxidil 5% twice daily, topical Finasteride 0.01% daily, and Ketoconazole 2% three times a week, along with supplements like Vitamin B12, D3, C, Biotin, Omega-3, zinc, and copper. He avoids oral Finasteride due to side effects and plans to evaluate progress after a year.
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