2 year progress on Min + Fin; transplant possible? Is this regrowth? 2/28/2026
An 18-year-old has been using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss since age 15, recently adding dutasteride and GHK-Cu, but sees no significant improvement and is considering a hair transplant. Concerns are raised about using hormone suppressors at a young age, with suggestions to explore other treatments like dermarolling, diet changes, and checking for deficiencies.
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