Update after nearly 8 months on Fin
    3/31/2019

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride β†’

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil β†’

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Microneedling β†’

    technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    πŸ’Š Finasteride (oral) 8 months
    πŸ’§ Minoxidil (topical) 4 months
    πŸ’§ Dermarolling (topical) 1.5mm 1x weekly 4 months
    πŸ’Š Vitamins (oral) 5x weekly 1 year
    πŸ’Š Fish oil (oral) 5x weekly 1 year
    πŸ’§ Nizoral (topical) 1x weekly
    the tone is πŸ˜€ positive with noticeable hair improvement results.

    Other terms

    The user has been using finasteride for 8 months, minoxidil for 4 months, and a 1.5mm roller weekly, along with vitamins, fish oil, and nizoral. They report noticeable hair improvement with no side effects, attributing significant progress to minoxidil.
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