18 months of finasteride and 3 months of minoxidil, 34 years old. Is this regrowth? 5/25/2025
A 34-year-old has been using finasteride for 18 months and minoxidil for 3 months, along with ketoconazole shampoo, supplements, and microneedling, to address hair loss. They report stabilized hair loss, thicker hair in previously miniaturized areas, and new hair growth along the hairline.
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