Second update: almost 3.5 months min microneedling 1.5mm once a week ketoconazole shampoo 4 times a week Update 6/12/2022
A user's hair loss treatment regimen, which includes minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo and microneedling; some participants questioned the results due to previous posts about hair transplants, but others agreed that quick results are possible with certain treatments.
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