hair knotting and breakage??? how do i combat this? (26M) Fin 1mg - 7 Months
    Treatment 10/1/2025

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    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg 7 months
    💧 Ketoconazole shampoo (topical) every other day
    💧 Conditioner (topical) every other day
    💧 Leave-in conditioner (topical)
    💧 Argan oil (topical)
    the tone is 😐 neutral with some improvement results.
    A 26-year-old male experiencing hair knotting and breakage has been using finasteride for 7 months, noticing some improvement. He uses keto shampoo, conditioner, leave-in conditioner, and argan oil, and is considering adding minoxidil and vitamins for hair strength.
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