Diffuse thinning + frontal receding. Caffeine Shampoo 2 month progress. Will continue updating. 9/26/2016
The user is trying alternative hair loss treatments like caffeine shampoo and dermarolling before considering minoxidil or other advanced treatments, and has noticed an increase in vellus hairs and some strong terminal hairs after two months of daily caffeine shampoo use. They plan to continue the treatment and document progress.
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