My experience with fin and my unhealthy obsession with my hair m21
    Update 8/3/2025

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    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg every night 9 months
    💧 Ketoconazole shampoo (topical) whenever scalp gets overly itchy
    the tone is 😀 positive with stopped hair loss progression, slightly thickened hair results.

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    Finasteride helped stop hair loss progression and slightly thickened hair, but reduced beard and chest hair growth. The user also uses ketoconazole shampoo for scalp itchiness.
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