Before/after 3 months, I'm seeing little hairs in areas when I thought it wasn't possible
    9/14/2025

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil β†’

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Finasteride β†’

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Ketoconazole β†’

    antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    πŸ’§ Minoxidil (topical) 1 ml 2x daily 3 months
    πŸ’Š Finasteride (oral) 1.25mg daily 3 months
    πŸ’§ Ketoconazole (topical) 2% 2-3x weekly 3 months
    πŸ’§ Derma roller (topical) 1.5mm 1x weekly 3 months
    the tone is πŸ˜€ positive with some growth results.

    Other terms

    The user is experiencing hair regrowth after three months using minoxidil, 1.25mg finasteride, ketoconazole cream, and a 1.5mm derma roller. They are considering reducing their finasteride dose due to decreased libido.
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      Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.

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      12 citations , January 2020 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal”
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