Fin + Minox for 11 months, new protocol - will update every 3 months
    7/4/2021

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    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
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1 mg 1x daily 11 months
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 5% 11 months
    💧 Topical Dutasteride (topical) 0.5 mg once or twice a week 10 days
    💧 Lipogaine (topical) 5% Minoxidil 1x daily
    💧 Dermarolling (topical) 1.5mm-2.0mm once every week
    💊 Biotin (oral) 2500 mcg 1x daily
    the tone is 😐 neutral.

    Other terms

    The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 11 months but experienced hair thinning after adding topical dutasteride. They plan to continue with Lipogaine, finasteride, and a reduced frequency of topical dutasteride, along with dermarolling and biotin.
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