Just an interesting pic where you can see my original hairline. Looks like it’s eating at my sides too which seems weird. I think min made these hairs more prominent.
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    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Microneedling →

    technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

    At a glance
    In this hair loss treatment regimen post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 10% 2x daily 5 months
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg 1x daily 5 months
    💧 Finasteride (topical) 0.003% 1x weekly 5 months
    Microneedling (null) null 1x weekly 5 months
    Ketoconazole (shampoo) null null 5 months
    💊 Vitamins and Minerals (oral) null null 5 months
    the tone is 😀 positive with some growth results.

    Other terms

    Hair loss discussion includes Minoxidil and regrowth. Regrowing hairs start light and curly, then become dark and thick; losing temporal peaks is normal.
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      community Is this a good enough progress?

      in Is this regrowth?  54 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has seen significant hair regrowth using topical minoxidil and dutasteride, with better results than finasteride alone. Despite concerns about hairline and temporal peaks, others believe a hair transplant is unnecessary due to the current hair condition.

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      in Progress Pictures  23 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is frustrated with hair regrowth despite using finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermastamping. Others suggest improvement, advise against overmedication, and recommend consulting a doctor or considering a simpler regimen or hair transplant.

      community 6 years on Fin. This shit is goated.

       143 upvotes 4 months ago
      Finasteride is effective for maintaining hair and stopping hair loss, with many users experiencing long-term success and minimal side effects. Some users consider switching to Dutasteride or adding Minoxidil for additional regrowth.

      community My hairline after 10 months of treatment

      in Progress Pictures  154 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user shared their 10-month hair loss treatment progress using Finasteride, Topical Minoxidil, and microneedling, noting significant improvement in their hairline. They also mentioned that Finasteride helped with acne, and other users discussed additional treatments like tretinoin and observed hair regrowth patterns.

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