6 month mark of 1.25mg oral finasteride/day and 1ml twice daily of topical minoxidil…
    Is this regrowth? 2/6/2026

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically

    Minoxidil →

    Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet

    Microneedling →

    Technique that makes tiny punctures in the scalp with fine needles

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1.25mg daily 6 months
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 1ml twice daily 6 months
    💧 Nioxin Ketoconazole shampoo (topical) a couple times/week
    💧 Nizoral shampoo/conditioner (topical) once/week
    • dermarolling inconsistently
    the tone is 😀 positive with noticeable progress results.

    Other terms

    The user has been using 1.25mg oral finasteride daily and 1ml topical minoxidil twice daily for six months, along with Nioxin Ketoconazole and Nizoral shampoos, and reports no side effects and noticeable progress despite experiencing significant shedding. They are unsure if the results are genuine or if any changes to the regimen are needed.
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