Regrew my hair - 18 month update
    3/16/2026

    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 success story post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 5% 2x daily 18 months
    💧 Finasteride (topical) 0.25% 1x daily 18 months
    💧 Ketoconazole shampoo (topical) 1x weekly 18 months
    💧 Dermastamp (topical) 1mm once a fortnight 18 months
    💊 Supplements (oral) 1x daily 18 months
    the tone is 😀 positive with impressive results.

    Other terms

    A user claimed significant hair regrowth over 18 months using minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, dermastamping, and supplements without a transplant. Commenters were skeptical, suspecting a hair system might be involved.
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