Is this rollercoaster forever? Treatment 6/6/2025
A 27-year-old has been using finasteride for nearly a year and minoxidil since December 2024, experiencing initial improvement but recent hair loss again. They are considering microneedling and are concerned about the stability of their hair condition, with stress and other factors potentially affecting results.
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community Back again with a 17 month update. (Fin/Min doing the heavy lifting, occasional 0.5mm microneedling, and Nizoral for scalp health) - Angles are not identical but whatever - Expecting and hoping to be back to pre-hairloss hairline within 6 months from now.
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