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    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Finasteride (topical)
    💧 Minoxidil (topical)
    💧 Retinoic Acid (topical) 1 month
    Dermapenning 1.25-1.5mm 2x weekly
    Ketoconazole (shampoo) 2% 2-3x weekly
    the tone is 😀 positive with some growth results.

    Other terms

    A user's progress with treating their hair loss, including using finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, dermapenning twice weekly and ket 2% shampoo two to three times per week. Other users offered advice such as not derma penning too often or shaving the area bald for a couple of months.
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      January 2012 in “Journal of Practical Dermatology”
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