I have been facing a reeding hairline since 23-24. It pretty runs in the family and having had a tough and stressful last 4 years, I’m at a point of doing something about it. This is as of today (June 23rd, 2026 - IMG 9094 — Postimages )
I anticipate little tweaking on this strategy subject to availability of medications in India and the prescriptions from the dermatologist (I will convince me anyway to write me one).
My plan :
Step 1 : Start with topical finasteride.
go through shedding phase (around 2nd or 3rd month)
Wait till initial results become noticeable (around 5-6 months)
Step 2 : When the body gets adjusted to side effects (I’m hoping minimal, hence the topical).
Begin topical minoxidil 5% + micro needling
Go through the shedding phase again (around the 2nd week - 8th week)
Wait till first signs of growth and And take measures in case of adverse effects on skin/scalp.
Step 3 : Add ketoconazole shampoo around the end of 12th month.
Fellow Indian members of the community, do share the challenges you faced with product availability.