May 10th 2024 - July 26th 2024
    Progress Pictures 7/26/2024

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride β†’

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil β†’

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Ketoconazole β†’

    antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    πŸ’Š Finasteride (oral) 2.5 months
    πŸ’§ Minoxidil (topical) foam 2.5 months
    πŸ’§ Nizoral (topical) 2.5 months
    the tone is πŸ˜€ positive with effective results.

    Other terms

    User shared progress pictures from May 10th to July 26th, using finasteride, minoxidil, and Nizoral for hair loss. The treatments appear to be effective.
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      community 2 months on oral Finasteride + topical minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  764 upvotes 1 year ago
      Significant hair regrowth was achieved in two months using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, microneedling, and Nizoral shampoo. Some users mentioned side effects of finasteride, like low libido and pain, and recommended consulting a doctor or trying topical alternatives.

      community Fin 1mg Topical Minoxidil 5% 3 months

      in Is this regrowth?  43 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 30-year-old is using oral finasteride 1mg daily, topical minoxidil 5% twice a day, dermastamping, Nizoral shampoo, and supplements for hair regrowth. They report positive results and plan to update with longer hair in the future.

      community 7.5 Month Progress Topical/Oral Minoxidil

       126 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair loss after Covid and started using topical minoxidil, then switched to oral minoxidil, along with Nizoral shampoo, ketoconazole shampoo, clobetasol propionate, and clindamycin ointment, which significantly reduced hair loss and scalp issues. Other users suggested trying finasteride for better results.

      community Nearly 4 months of topical minoxidil and finasteride - keep going?

      in Progress Pictures  55 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for nearly four months, along with derma rolling and Nizoral, and is seeing noticeable hair regrowth and thickening, especially around the temples and crown. They are considering continuing the treatment and possibly trying oral finasteride, but are cautious due to a history of depression.

      community 2 months progress - Topical Dual Spray (5% Minoxidil / 0.1% Finasteride) - 35 years old.

       79 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 35-year-old user shared their 2-month progress using a topical spray containing 5% Minoxidil and 0.1% Finasteride, along with microneedling and Nizoral shampoo, to treat hair loss. They reported small progress and occasional side effects like headaches and dryness, aiming to transition to oral treatments in the future.

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