My journey so far - darkest before the dawn (hopefully) Update 9/16/2025
A 23-year-old is experiencing hair loss and has been using 5% topical minoxidil, 1 mg oral finasteride, and recently switched to 1.25 mg oral minoxidil. They are hopeful for regrowth with this new regimen, which includes biotin, iron, vitamins, Nioxin shampoo, and rosemary serum.
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