Finasteride 1 Month Update
    3/11/2021

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Ketoconazole →

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

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    šŸ’Š Finasteride (oral) 0.5mg daily 1 month
    šŸ’Š Zinc (oral) 12.5mg daily 1 month
    šŸ’§ Ketoconazole (topical) 1-2x weekly 1 month
    the tone is šŸ˜€ positive with slight reduction in hair shedding results.

    Other terms

    User reports using 0.5mg finasteride, 12.5mg zinc daily, and keto shampoo weekly for hair loss. After one month, there's a slight reduction in hair shedding and no side effects.
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