Hair started thinning in the front after 5 months on minoxidil plus finasteride Minoxidil 7/21/2024
User noticed hair thinning in the front after 5 months on minoxidil and finasteride. They are also using ketoconazole and microneedling to help with hair regrowth.
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The user has been using finasteride for 1.5 years and minoxidil for almost 3 years for hair loss, and has seen some maintenance of hair but not significant regrowth. Suggestions from others include switching to dutasteride, trying oral minoxidil, and considering microneedling or hair fibers for better appearance.
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community Making good progress on finasteride and ketoconazole. Microneedling irregularly too.
User DeadRay9 reports good progress on finasteride and ketoconazole, with irregular microneedling. They take 1.25mg finasteride, experienced increased libido, and saw improvements at 3-5 months.
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