Topical 5% Min - 2% Keto shampoo - 4 months update - 26M out Is this regrowth? 5/31/2025
A 26-year-old male experiencing hair loss since 2020 is using topical 5% Minoxidil and 2% Ketoconazole shampoo for four months, still experiencing significant shedding. He is considering cutting his hair short and has not yet started DHT blockers like Finasteride or Dutasteride.
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