Do hair follicles dies or are dormant ? Finasteride/Dutasteride 11/24/2024
Hair follicles can be dormant and potentially revived with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, but irreversible loss occurs if certain structures are destroyed. Early intervention is more effective, and additional methods like microneedling may help.
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