24yo male with hair loss the last couple years I’ve been treating it but unfortunately no progress. What should I do? 2/10/2025
A 24-year-old male experiencing hair loss has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo without progress. He is considering switching to oral minoxidil and dutasteride, exploring dermarolling, and eliminating dairy from his diet.
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