Been on treatment for two months. Is this regrowth? 11/20/2025
The user is using ketoconazole shampoo, 5% minoxidil, and microneedling for hair loss treatment. It's suggested that adding a DHT suppressant like finasteride could improve results.
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6 / 6 resultscommunity 2-Month Progress: 5% Topical Minoxidil + Microneedling (No Finasteride)
The user shared their two-month progress using 5% topical minoxidil and microneedling without finasteride, noting significant hair growth. Other users suggested adding ketoconazole shampoo and discussed microneedling depths, while some expressed skepticism about long-term results without a DHT blocker.
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community My case study: DHT serum levels unresponsive to higher topical fin dosages.
The user has been using liposomal topical finasteride since late 2022, progressively increasing the dose, but DHT serum levels remain largely unchanged. Despite using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole, hair condition has neither improved nor worsened.
community Before and after? NO Fin/NO Minoxidil. Just DHT Blocking Shampoo&Microneedling
The user experienced hair thinning and used microneedling, DHT blocking shampoo, and Biotin DHT blocking oil to address it, avoiding finasteride and minoxidil unless necessary later. They reported mild improvement but received mixed feedback, with some suggesting other conditions or treatments like ciclopirox shampoo.
community I don’t think my hair loss is caused by DHT – quitting finasteride after 3 months (1 mg). Need opinions
The user plans to stop finasteride after three months, believing hair loss isn't due to DHT, and will continue with oral minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. They suspect stress and poor nutrition are the main causes and seek opinions on DHT blockers' effectiveness.
community If you had to abandon DHT blockers, what’s next?
Users discuss alternatives to DHT blockers for hair loss, suggesting minoxidil, microneedling, natural DHT blockers, and scalp massages. Some explore RU58841, ketoconazole, hair transplants, and hair systems due to side effects from finasteride and dutasteride.
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