3 months on oral fin/topical min
Progress Pictures 6/27/2024

At a glance

In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are

💊 Finasteride (oral) 1 mg daily 3 months

💧 Minoxidil (topical) unspecified daily 3 months

💧 Dermastamping (topical) occasional

💧 Nizoral shampoo (topical) occasional

the tone is 😀 positive with satisfied results.

Other terms

androgenic alopecia Propecia Rogaine Kirkland minoxidil ketoconazole shampoo

A 31-year-old male has been using 1 mg oral finasteride and topical Kirkland minoxidil foam for three months, along with occasional dermastamping and Nizoral shampoo. He plans to be more consistent with dermastamping.

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Related Research

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research Evidence-Based Guideline for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women and Men

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Use minoxidil for hair loss; finasteride and dutasteride for men, dutasteride for women.

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