Holding out for a miracle drug Is this regrowth? 5/22/2026
A 41-year-old male has been using a combination of treatments for hair regrowth, including finasteride, minoxidil, a laser cap, ketoconazole shampoo, and rosemary oil, with some progress noted. He is maintaining his current regimen in hopes of a future miracle drug while considering hair transplants and other treatments like dutasteride and copper peptides.
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