Interpreting test results + experimenting w/ routine (long post)
    Treatment 2/22/2020

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’ง Minoxidil (topical) 1x daily over 11 years
    โ€ข Ketoconazole (shampoo) over 11 years
    ๐Ÿ’Š vitamins (oral) over 11 years
    ๐Ÿ’ง microneedling (topical) over 11 years
    ๐Ÿ’ง Zix (topical) recently added
    ๐Ÿ’ง The Ordinary Serum (topical) recently added
    ๐Ÿ’Š Finasteride (oral) 0.5mg 3x weekly, now daily recently started
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜ neutral with maintained results.

    Other terms

    The user has been treating hair loss for over 11 years with various methods including Minoxidil, Keto shampoos, vitamins, and microneedling, but has avoided Finasteride due to fertility concerns. They have recently added Zix and The Ordinary Serum to their routine and are questioning their high DHT levels despite their efforts.
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