Finasteride and natural topicals
    Finasteride 8/30/2018

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg 1x daily 4 weeks
    💧 Peppermint oil (topical) two drops inconsistently
    💧 Rosemary oil (topical) two drops inconsistently
    💧 Emu oil (topical) inconsistently
    💧 Magnesium oil spray (topical) inconsistently
    💧 Apple cider vinegar (topical) one handful per 4 inches of hair inconsistently
    💧 Dermarolling (topical) 0.5mm 2x weekly 4 weeks
    the tone is 😀 positive with small hairs starting to grow on temples results.

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    A user reported hairline regrowth after two weeks on a treatment including finasteride, peppermint and rosemary oils, emu oil, magnesium oil spray, apple cider vinegar, and dermarolling, while avoiding shampoos and conditioners. They believe DHT contributes to hair loss but also suggest follicle fibrosis is an issue.
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