*9 month update* 1st slide 2020 at my worst vs today. 2nd slide 9 months ago vs today. 3rd, wet hair. 4th, hairline. 5th, damp hair. 6th crown view. 7th, brushed back. 8 & 9, hair in high Summer humidity. 10th, no lighting.
    Progress Pictures 7/7/2024

    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 (topical) 0.3% 1x daily 9 months
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 5% 1x daily 9 months
    • Microneedling 1x monthly 9 months
    the tone is 😀 positive with impressive results.

    Other terms

    User shared 9-month hair regrowth progress using a Fin/Min spray from HIMS, with additional microneedling. Other users praised the results and discussed the effectiveness of topical treatments.
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      community Finasteride after 6 months of use. Progress(?) pictures

       65 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 27-year-old male with androgenetic alopecia has been using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling for over six months to stabilize hair loss and prepare for a potential hair transplant. While some users suggest switching to dutasteride and increasing minoxidil usage, others note minimal progress, with some hair stabilization but concerns about thinning at the crown.

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