Revising my treatment plan - advice needed - topical finasteride/minoxidil, supplements, LLT, derminator
    11/4/2021

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

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

    Minoxidil →

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

    Saw Palmetto →

    Palm-berry extract taken as a supplement

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg every other day since Oct 2021
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 5% 4 times a week since Oct 2021
    💊 Saw Palmetto (oral) 420mg daily
    💧 Nizoral Shampoo (topical) occasional
    💧 Derma-rolling (topical) occasional
    💧 Derminator 2 (topical) arriving soon
    💊 Oral Minoxidil (oral) 2.5mg daily
    💧 LLT Laser Cap (topical)
    💊 Finasteride 1mg tablet (oral) 1mg
    💊 Minoxidil 5mg tablet (oral) 2.5mg daily
    💧 Minoxidil 5% foam (topical)
    💧 Mintop Pro Lotion (topical)
    💊 Follihair Tablet (oral)
    💊 Vasu Trichup (oral)
    💊 Hairful (oral)
    💊 Biotee Plus (oral)
    💧 Topical Finasteride (topical)
    💧 Topical Melatonin (topical)
    💧 Eucapil (topical)
    💧 Stemoxydine (topical)
    the tone is 😐 neutral.

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    The user plans to enhance their hair loss treatment with oral minoxidil, finasteride tablets, laser cap therapy, and various supplements. They are also considering a hair transplant and exploring reputable sources for these products.
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    Related Research

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      research Novel agents for the treatment of alopecia

      29 citations , December 1998 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
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