Skipped a week but still making Progress week 13 microneedling, min, tret, LLT, massages, Nizoral. NO FIN/DUT 40+ year old growing my hairline back.
    Update 5/3/2025

    From the encyclopedia
    Microneedling →

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

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Tretinoin →

    the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    microneedling 13 weeks
    minoxidil 13 weeks
    💧 tretinoin (topical) 13 weeks
    low-level laser therapy (laser cap) 13 weeks
    massages 13 weeks
    Nizoral 13 weeks
    the tone is 😀 positive with progress in hair growth results.

    Other terms

    A 40+ year old is regrowing their hairline using microneedling, minoxidil, tretinoin, low-level laser therapy, massages, and Nizoral, without using finasteride or dutasteride. They noted progress in hair growth below a birthmark, an area that hadn't seen growth since their teenage years.
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