9 Months update - smp/min/fin/keto/derm
Progress Pictures 4/21/2024

At a glance

In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are

💧 scalp micropigmentation (topical) 9 months

💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg 1x daily 9 months

💧 Minoxidil (topical) 5mg 1x daily 9 months

💧 derma pen (topical) 1.5mm 1x weekly 9 months

💧 ketoconazole shampoo (topical) 9 months

💧 low-level laser therapy (topical) daily 9 months

💧 topical finasteride (topical) 1 month

the tone is 😀 positive with good progress results.

Other terms

SMP LLLT hair transplant derma roller derma stamp erythema topical foam Minoxidil oral minoxidil vitamin D multivitamin tablets Propecia Rogaine LLT cap HIMs

A user shared a 9-month hair loss treatment update using scalp micropigmentation (SMP), finasteride, minoxidil, derma pen, ketoconazole shampoo, and low-level laser therapy (LLLT), with plans for a hair transplant. Another person suggested increasing the dosage of finasteride and minoxidil and using a derma roller weekly.

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