My hairgrowth journey from July 10, 2025 to December 22, 2025
    Progress Pictures 12/23/2025

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

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

    Finasteride →

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

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) continuously 5 months
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg 1x daily since October
    💧 Ketoconazole shampoo (topical)
    💊 Vitamins (oral) 2 weeks
    💊 Vitamin D3 (oral) 2 weeks
    the tone is 😀 positive with significant progress results.

    Other terms

    The user shared their hair growth journey using minoxidil, finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo, along with vitamins and serums, reporting significant progress in five months. They emphasized the importance of stress management and plan to add a derma roller, castor oil, and a high-protein diet.
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      community Finasteride & Minoxidil (7 months & 11 months)

       1115 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared positive hair growth results using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and vitamin supplements over 7 to 11 months. They discussed application tips and side effects with others.

      community Additional supplements / peptides to maximize finasteride benefit

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is using finasteride, HGH, GHK-CU, BPC-157, KPV, biotin/collagen/keratin vitamins, ketoconazole shampoo, and low-dose naltrexone to address hair loss, avoiding minoxidil due to past shedding experiences. Adenosine is discussed as a potential alternative to minoxidil, though it is noted to be expensive and hard to find.

      community 5 months topical minoxidil results

       1251 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user sharing their 5-month progress using topical minoxidil 5% twice daily, ketoconazole shampoo, and vitamin D supplements for hair loss, with plans to add finasteride. The user experienced initial shedding but noticed hair thickening by the fourth month, and is seeking advice for dryness caused by minoxidil.

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      research Female pattern hair loss

      March 2014 in “Turkderm”
      Female pattern hair loss, common in women, can be treated with various methods like minoxidil, anti-androgen treatments, and light therapy, but early intervention and realistic expectations are crucial.

      research Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update on Pathogenesis and Pharmacological Treatment

      August 2025 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy”
      This review article examines current drugs for androgenetic alopecia, focusing on their mechanisms and clinical efficacy, noting that while finasteride and minoxidil are commonly approved treatments, new drugs targeting different pathogenic pathways have emerged, offering a broader understanding and reference for AGA treatment options.

      research Medical Treatment of Alopecia

      October 2018 in “InTech eBooks”
      This article reviews various treatments for alopecia, highlighting that minoxidil, finasteride, PRP therapy, and hair transplants are the most commonly used options, but it reports no new clinical results.

      research Hair Loss in Women

      11 citations , December 2014 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology”
      This article presents a systematic approach for obstetricians/gynecologists to diagnose and manage common types of nonscarring hair loss in women, reporting no new clinical results.