Time for some fin positivity + my experience as a early adopter AMA
    3/20/2024

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride โ†’

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Ketoconazole โ†’

    antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’Š Finasteride (oral) 1mg daily 3 years
    ๐Ÿ’ง Ketoconazole (topical) 2% 2 times per week 3 months
    ๐Ÿ’ง Moisturizing conditioner (topical) every shower
    ๐Ÿ’Š Hair, skin, and nails vitamins (oral) daily
    ๐Ÿ’Š Multivitamin + D3 supplement (oral) daily
    ๐Ÿ’ง Hair masque (topical)
    โ€ข Scalp massage (manual) whenever
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜€ positive with excellent results.

    Other terms

    A user shared a positive experience with finasteride, using 1mg daily and 2% ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss prevention, maintaining hairline and density for three years. They also use a moisturizing conditioner, vitamins, and scalp massages for general hair health.
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