Help with hair loss due to Seborrheic Dermatitis Treatment 9/7/2022
A 19-year-old male with seborrheic dermatitis (SD) experienced significant hair loss and uses keto shampoo, zinc, and Nizoral to manage it. He inquires about the potential for regrowth and whether adding finasteride would help.
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