5 months progress - oral fin + oral min + topical min
    Progress Pictures 4/7/2024

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Biotin →

    supplement to help with hair texture and quality

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg daily 5 months
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 2ml daily 5 months
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 3mg daily 5 months
    Biotin 5 months
    Nioxin (shampoo) 5 months
    Nizoral (shampoo) 5 months
    the tone is 😐 neutral with decent improvement results.

    Other terms

    After 5 months using 1mg oral finasteride, 2ml topical minoxidil, 3mg oral minoxidil, biotin, and shampoo with nioxin and nizoral, the individual saw decent hair improvement but is not fully satisfied yet.
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       618 upvotes 1 year ago
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       933 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user reported significant improvement in hair quality and stability using topical finasteride for two years, without side effects. They later added minoxidil, which may have further enhanced hair quality.

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      8 citations , April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”
      This abstract explains that androgenetic alopecia, a common hair loss disorder influenced by genetics and hormones like dihydrotestosterone, has FDA-approved treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and photolaser therapy, but its genetic basis and susceptibility to environmental factors remain complex.
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      30 citations , January 2000 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
      This article reviews the genetic and psychological aspects of androgenetic alopecia in men and women, reporting no new clinical findings while emphasizing the broad impact of this hair loss condition.
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      research Medical treatments for male and female pattern hair loss

      212 citations , September 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      This review discusses the various treatment options for male and female pattern hair loss and provides no new clinical results; the authors outline the most effective strategies based on existing evidence.