M22 with 2 years of treatment min/fin/microneedle/ketoconazole Is this regrowth? 3/30/2026
A 22-year-old male has been using oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole for hair loss treatment over two years, experiencing some regrowth and maintenance. He reports side effects from finasteride, including erectile dysfunction, and slight libido impact from minoxidil.
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