I have a question for everyone about the new UCLA research Chat 5/30/2025
The conversation discusses skepticism about a new hair loss treatment called project K, which claims to replicate a chemical from UCLA research but is suspected to be a scam. The original poster plans to continue using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, along with microneedling, for hair regrowth.
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