Update month 4 -Norwood 5/6 reversal πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯12 Feb/22 Jun
    6/22/2025

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil β†’

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Finasteride β†’

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    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’§ Minoxidil (topical) 5% 2x daily 4 months
    πŸ’Š Finasteride (oral) 1 mg daily 4 months
    πŸ’§ Microneedling (topical) 1/1.5 mm 1-2 times weekly 4 months
    πŸ’§ Ketoconazole (topical) 2% 2x weekly 4 months
    πŸ’§ Castor and Coconut Oil (topical) occasionally 4 months
    β€’ Scalp Massages (manual) daily recently added
    the tone is πŸ˜€ positive with significant regrowth results.

    Other terms

    The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a regimen of minoxidil 5% twice daily, finasteride 1 mg daily, microneedling, ketoconazole 2% twice a week, and occasional castor and coconut oil, along with daily scalp massages. They are optimistic about reversing their Norwood 5/6 hair loss.
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