2 months alfatradiol and Rosemary/peppermint oil. Treatment 9/18/2024
OP has been using alfatradiol and a mix of rosemary, peppermint, and jojoba oils for hair loss, with inconsistent dermapen sessions. They plan to add topical finasteride at 0.025% later.
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