Advice needed, did exosomes, PRP, and Regenera treatment done, and have been consistently taking oral minoxidil (2.5mg) and finasteride (1mg) for 1 year. 2/17/2025
A 33-year-old male experienced initial hair improvement with exosomes, PRP, Regenera, oral minoxidil (2.5mg), and finasteride (1mg), but his condition worsened after stopping treatments. He is considering a hair transplant and seeks advice on its viability.
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