I can't take it any longer... and dont know how much time should i wait to understand if the treatment even works...
Update 11/26/2024

At a glance

In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are

💧 Minoxidil (topical) 5% 1x daily 11 months

💊 Finasteride (oral) 1.25mg 1x daily 6 months

💧 Tretinoin (topical) gel daily on hairline, every 3 days on NW area 4 months

💧 Ketoconazole (topical) inconsistent

the tone is 😞 negative with no stabilization results.

Other terms

hair loss androgenic alopecia Rogaine Propecia Retin-A Nizoral

The user is experiencing significant hair loss and has been using 5% minoxidil for 11 months, finasteride for nearly 6 months, and gel tretinoin for 4 months, with inconsistent use of ketoconazole shampoo. Despite these treatments, they are losing 200-250 hairs daily and are concerned about the lack of stabilization and potential continuous hair loss.

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