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A 25-year-old shares progress on hair regrowth using finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, Alpecin caffeine shampoo, and topical minoxidil, noting improved hair health but persistent temple thinning. They consider switching to oral minoxidil, adding microneedling, and possibly a hair transplant after one year.
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