New vellus all over — just 9 days into once-daily 5% minoxidil.
Minoxidil 12/31/2025

At a glance

In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are

💊 Finasteride (oral) 1 mg daily 3 months

💧 Minoxidil (topical) 5% once daily 9 days

💧 Keto shampoo (topical) 2x weekly

the tone is 😀 positive with some growth results.

The user has been using 1 mg finasteride for three months and recently started using 5% minoxidil once daily, resulting in new vellus hair growth. The user is hopeful that minoxidil will positively impact terminal hairs and is considering adding a derma stamp to the routine.

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