Cautiously optimistic after 6 months of consistent treatment.
    Progress Pictures 12/12/2025

    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
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) liquid 2x daily 6 months
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 0.5 mg daily 4 months
    💧 Tazarotene (topical) before minoxidil
    Microneedling weekly
    💧 Ketoconazole shampoo (topical) 1x weekly
    💧 Rosemary oil (topical) before keto
    the tone is 😀 positive with healthier hair and new growth results.

    Other terms

    The user is cautiously optimistic about their hair regrowth after 6 months of using minoxidil, finasteride, tazarotene, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and rosemary oil. They report healthier hair and new growth, with side effects from minoxidil subsiding over time.
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