5 months in.. planning to do a transplant @ the 1 year mark
    Is this regrowth? 5/17/2025

    From the encyclopedia
    Dutasteride β†’

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

    Minoxidil β†’

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    πŸ’Š Dutasteride (oral) 1 mg daily 5 months
    πŸ’Š Minoxidil (oral) 7.5 mg daily 5 months
    πŸ’§ Minoxidil (topical) 8% 2x daily 5 months
    β€’ Nutrafol daily 5 months
    πŸ’§ Keto shampoo (topical) 1% 2x weekly 5 months
    πŸ’§ Derma roller (topical) 1.5 mm weekly 5 months
    the tone is πŸ˜€ positive with impressive results.

    Other terms

    The user is using a regimen of dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, Nutrafol, and keto shampoo for hair regrowth, with plans for a hair transplant at the one-year mark. Users suggest adjusting treatments due to scalp inflammation and discuss the potential addition of RU58841, while noting impressive results so far.
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