What are your thoughts on this solution? Treatment 12/31/2024
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on the use of Minoxidil, finasteride, and triamcinolone. Concerns are raised about high concentrations of Minoxidil and the long-term use of corticosteroids.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 5 months and a half in topical minoxidil 5% everynight, 3 months of multivitamins + zinc (conzace), and almost 2 weeks or 2 weeks of triamcinolone (to determine if alopecia areata) 17M
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