[M29] 13 months fin, 4 months topical min
    10/6/2024

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically

    Minoxidil →

    Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1.25mg 1x daily 13 months
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 2x daily 4 months
    the tone is 😀 positive with modest progress results.

    Other terms

    A 29-year-old male reports using 1.25mg finasteride daily and applying minoxidil twice daily to the temples for hair loss, noting modest progress over 13 months. He attributes rapid hair loss onset to creatine use and is considering a hair transplant in the future.
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      research Aging of hair

      99 citations , June 2005 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”
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