2 months in… is this progress?
    Is this regrowth? 1/26/2025

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) 0.5mg daily 2 months
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 8% 2x daily 2 months
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 2.5mg daily 2 months
    💧 Derma stamp (topical) 1.5mm weekly 2 months
    💧 Ketoconazole shampoo (topical) 2-3 times weekly 2 months
    the tone is 😀 positive with good progress results.

    Other terms

    The user is experiencing hair regrowth after using 0.5mg dutasteride daily, 8% topical minoxidil twice daily, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, a 1.5mm derma stamp weekly, and keto shampoo 2-3 times weekly for two months. The progress is considered good, though there is a concern about scalp inflammation.
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