Been on topical min+fin for 5 months now
    Progress Pictures 2/20/2024

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Microneedling →

    technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    šŸ’§ Minoxidil (topical) 5 months
    šŸ’§ Finasteride (topical) 5 months
    šŸ’§ dermarolling (topical) 0.5mm 1x weekly
    the tone is šŸ˜€ positive with impressive results.

    Other terms

    The user has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for 5 months and is considering a hair transplant to improve hair density. They are also using a 0.5mm dermaroller once a week.
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