Can Microneedling help regrow hair in balded temples and above/in-front of ears? Microneedling 12/10/2022
The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and recently added microneedling and biotin vitamins to their routine. They are asking if microneedling can regrow hair in completely bald areas, specifically around the temples and above/in front of the ears.
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