23m is this progress or not …. Is this regrowth? 10/14/2025
The user experienced hair regrowth using minoxidil and finasteride but reported scalp itching, possibly due to the liquid form of minoxidil. They also use ketoconazole shampoo to manage flakes, which they clarify are not dandruff.
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