No effect Over 6 months, am I doing this wrong?
    7/11/2025

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 10% 2x daily 6 months
    💧 Finasteride (topical) 0.1% 2x daily 6 months
    💧 Clotrimazole (topical) 2x daily 6 months
    💧 Dermarolling (topical) 1mm daily 6 months
    💊 Multivitamins (oral) daily 6 months
    the tone is 😞 negative with no growth results.

    Other terms

    The user experienced no improvement in hair loss after using a dermatologist's minoxidil 10% and finasteride 0.1% solution, clotrimazole, daily dermarolling, and multivitamins. They plan to switch to oral finasteride and reduce dermarolling to once a week.
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