progress pics (HRT, fin, min, microneedling) (35, trans non-binary)
    11/13/2024

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Microneedling →

    technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg 1x daily since April 1, 2024
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 1 mL 2x daily since April 1, 2024
    💧 Microneedling (topical) roughly weekly
    💉 Estradiol Valerate (injections) 4mg weekly since August 9, 2024
    💧 Tretinoin (topical) nightly since September 1, 2024
    the tone is 😀 positive with significant hair regrowth results.

    Other terms

    A non-binary transfeminine person experienced significant hair regrowth after starting finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and hormone replacement therapy with estradiol. They encourage trans individuals concerned about hair loss to consider estrogen as it has greatly improved their hair condition.
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