7 months of minox + red light cap, added fin 3 months ago
    3/20/2026

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 5% foam, 6% spray once a day 7 months
    💧 Finasteride (topical) 0.3% spray once a day 3 months
    Red light therapy (cap) 3x a week 7 months
    💧 Ketoconazole shampoo (topical)
    the tone is 😀 positive with definite improvement, especially in the crown area results.

    Other terms

    The user saw hair improvement with minoxidil, finasteride, and a red light cap, noting better results after adding finasteride and stressing routine consistency.
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