How I regrew back all my hair, but regret it
    Treatment 4/19/2025

    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 year
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 1 year
    💧 Ketoconazole shampoo (topical) 1-2 times per week 1 year
    💧 microneedling (topical) a few times per week
    💧 essential oils (topical) a few times per week
    the tone is 😞 negative with total regrowth initially, but hair loss resumed after stopping results.

    Other terms

    The conversation discusses the use of Propecia (finasteride), Minoxidil, and Ketoconazole shampoo for hair regrowth, highlighting significant side effects like reduced libido and motivation. The original poster eventually stopped these treatments due to side effects and switched to microneedling and essential oils, which helped slow hair loss but did not achieve the same regrowth as the initial treatments.
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      March 2024 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences and drug research”
      In this review, the authors explored current and novel treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, noting both FDA-approved pharmacologic treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride and various non-pharmacologic and surgical methods, including hair transplantation and scalp micro-pigmentation.
      An Overview of Medicinal Plants Used for the Treatment of Hair Loss

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      October 2024 in “International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences”
      In this research, a thorough review of hair loss issues and treatments identified the effectiveness of minoxidil and finasteride for alopecia in the scalp's vertex region, but noted concerns about their potential long-term effects, leading to increased interest in herbal therapies.

      research Oral Presentations

      July 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology”
      This article discusses various aspects of hair and scalp health, ancient philosophical perspectives on hair, and causes of hair disorders in children, without reporting new clinical results.