Is this a good sign of progress on my corners, could this be indicative of my whole head?
    Is this regrowth? 4/7/2025

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    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

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    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

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    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 2 months
    💊 Finasteride (oral) since last July
    the tone is 😐 neutral with some growth results.

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    A 23-year-old male is using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride for hair regrowth, noticing some progress on his temples and seeking advice on whether this indicates overall scalp improvement. Users suggest patience, as regrowth can take time, and advise against a hair transplant, noting that the current treatment seems effective.
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      The user has been taking 1mg finasteride for over a year and used topical minoxidil for six months without much regrowth, but noticed healthier, thicker hair with no side effects. Suggestions include trying oral minoxidil, dermastamping, copper peptide serum, scalp massage, keto shampoo, and PRP for temple hair improvement.

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       603 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, ketoconazole, dermastamping, and scalp massages, with no side effects except increased body hair. The results were impressive, with noticeable improvement in hair density and coverage.

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       111 upvotes 6 months ago
      Vitamin D supplementation may have led to slight hair regrowth and density improvement. Other treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, and maintaining optimal vitamin D levels.

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       11 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 39-year-old experienced hair regrowth on his temples after switching from finasteride to topical RU58841 combined with 5% minoxidil. He also underwent stem cell treatment and noticed improvements, attributing the regrowth mainly to the change in treatment.

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