This shit works like magic, aka 50 days on oral min&fin
    Progress Pictures 7/4/2024

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil β†’

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Finasteride β†’

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Dutasteride β†’

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    πŸ’Š Minoxidil (oral) 5 mg 2x daily 50 days
    πŸ’Š Finasteride (oral) 1 mg 1x daily 50 days
    πŸ’Š Dutasteride (oral) planned after 6 months
    πŸ’§ Ketoconazole (topical) 2% 3x weekly
    the tone is πŸ˜€ positive with impressive results.

    Other terms

    A user shared their successful 50-day progress using oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss. They plan to switch to dutasteride after six months for potentially better results.
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      Minoxidil: A Comprehensive Review

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      16 citations , June 2021 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”
      This study reported that while topical minoxidil exhibits hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia, oral minoxidil 5 mg/day was more effective than topical forms after six months, with low doses also potentially effective for women and other hair loss types.

      research Platelet-rich plasma in androgenetic alopecia

      1 citations , January 2021 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal”
      This expert group provided recommendations for preparing and using platelet-rich plasma in treating androgenetic alopecia, suggesting a manual double-spin method and specific dosing, although further studies on injectable platelet-rich fibrin are needed.

      research Female pattern hair lossβ€”An update

      12 citations , January 2020 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal”
      This article discusses the causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for female pattern hair loss, emphasizing the role of topical minoxidil as a primary treatment, but provides no new clinical results.
      Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Literature Review 2020-2025

      research Treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia: literature review 2020-2025

      January 2025 in “e_Buah”
      In this narrative review, researchers evaluated existing literature on the treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia, finding that while no curative treatment exists, clinical improvements can be achieved through personalized and combined therapy approaches.
      Beard Alopecia: An Updated and Comprehensive Review of Etiologies, Presentation and Treatment

      research Beard Alopecia: An Updated and Comprehensive Review of Etiologies, Presentation and Treatment

      1 citations , July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine”
      This review provides a detailed overview of the causes, prevalence, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and treatment of beard alopecia, highlighting conditions such as alopecia areata, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and tinea barbae, and aims to serve as a resource for clinicians handling such cases.