Do essential oils help promote hair regrowth along the hairline combined with 1.0 mm dermarolling? (I am on finasteride) 1/1/2019
Essential oils combined with dermarolling may not significantly promote hair regrowth along the hairline. Minoxidil and finasteride are more commonly used, with minoxidil potentially causing initial hair shedding.
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