The user is sharing their hair loss treatment regimen, which includes 1mg of finasteride, minoxidil applied twice a day, and microneedling once a week. They express excitement for potential improvements in the next 2-3 months.
1mg of finasteride is commonly prescribed because it is more effective for a larger number of people compared to lower doses, despite only slightly reducing serum DHT more than 0.2 mg. Serum DHT and scalp DHT are different, and 1mg is believed to reduce scalp DHT more effectively, contributing to better hair growth results.
The user has been using 1mg oral finasteride for 16 months to slow hair loss and is considering switching to dutasteride due to continued hair shedding. They are avoiding oral minoxidil due to potential side effects and are exploring other options with a dermatologist.
The user is using 1mg oral finasteride, 1.25mg oral minoxidil nightly, and ketoconazole shampoo weekly for hair loss, reporting no side effects. They self-prescribed after inconsistent use of topical minoxidil, using Lonitab from Intas pharmaceutical.