9 months oral min, 2 months topical min. Late 30s.
    Progress Pictures 7/7/2024

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    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

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    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg daily 9 months
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 5% twice daily 2.5 months
    💧 derma roller (topical) 0.3mm every 1-2 weeks 9 months
    💧 ketoconazole shampoo (topical) 2x per week 5 months
    💧 Hims thick fix shampoo (topical) 5x per week 5 months
    💧 hair dye (topical) every 2-3 weeks 5 months
    💧 rosemary oil (topical) 2 months
    the tone is 😀 positive with significant improvement results.

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    The user used oral finasteride, topical minoxidil foam, a derma roller, keto shampoo, Hims thick fix shampoo, hair dye, and rosemary oil for hair restoration. They reported no side effects and noted significant improvement, especially in the hairline.
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