Buzzed my hair again to see where I’m really at, nothing has really changed in the front but I think the mid-scalp anterior mid-scalp vertex and crown diffusing has stopped/reversed completely. gonna grow it out again, I’m about 7.5 months in now.
8/20/2018

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In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are

💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg 1x daily 7.5 months

💧 Minoxidil (topical) 1 week

the tone is 😀 positive with impressive results.

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nizoral saw palmetto DermaRolling Proscar microneedling hair transplant seasonal telogen phase testicular pain placebo effect anagen phase FUE transplant FUT transplant Propecia Rogaine Nizoral

Hair loss treatments, particularly using finasteride and minoxidil. The user has experienced positive results from taking finasteride with no side effects and suggests listening to the podcast of Spencer Kobren for more information on such treatments.

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