Don't postpone treatments now with the allure and promise of future treatments.
Treatment 4/30/2020

At a glance

In this general discussion post, the primary subjects mentioned are

💊 Finasteride (oral) 0.6-0.7mg daily 1 year

💧 Minoxidil (topical)

• Microneedling

the tone is 😞 negative.

Other terms

hair transplant androgenic alopecia DHT post finasteride syndrome hair systems fraxel stem cell hair cloning Brotzu Replicel Breezula Histogen Propecia Rogaine PRP hair loss hair regrowth hair restoration

The conversation advises against waiting for future hair loss treatments and suggests using proven treatments like Finasteride and Minoxidil. Some users regret not starting treatment earlier, while others discuss the effectiveness and safety of current treatments and the potential of microneedling.

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