Minoxidil + Fin 1 mg + Dermaroller 1x week - 1 year results
    Is this regrowth? 8/17/2024

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil β†’

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Finasteride β†’

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    πŸ’§ Minoxidil (topical) unspecified 2x daily 1 year
    πŸ’Š Finasteride (oral) 1 mg 1x daily 1 year
    πŸ’§ Dermaroller (topical) 1.75 mm 1x weekly 1 year
    the tone is 😞 negative with some growth results.

    Other terms

    A user used Minoxidil twice daily, 1 mg finasteride in the morning, and a dermaroller weekly for a year but is unhappy with the results and sperm quality. Others suggest continuing the regimen, noting hair maintenance and thickness, and considering additional treatments like dutasteride or a hair transplant.
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