Can you use shedding (number of hairs when washing) as progress monitor?
    Treatment 2/18/2024

    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

    Fluridil →

    Topical anti-androgen sold as a cosmetic lotion

    At a glance
    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Propecia (oral)
    💧 Minoxidil (topical)
    💧 CB (topical) 5% 2 weeks
    💧 Eucapil (topical) sometimes 2 weeks
    💧 natural sprays with rosemary and cloves (topical) daily 2 weeks
    💧 Nizoral (topical) 2 years
    💧 microneedling (topical) 2 years
    💉 PRP sessions (injections) 3 months ago
    💉 DR.CYJ Hair Fillers (injections) 1.5 months ago
    the tone is 😀 positive with some growth results.

    Other terms

    Shedding stopped for a user after trying various hair loss treatments without success, including Propecia and Minoxidil. The improvement occurred after starting CB (possibly a hair loss treatment), Eucapil, natural sprays with rosemary and cloves, and regular sauna visits.
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