Hair Loss Treatments and Hair Transplant Progress Pictures 10/11/2024
The user is experiencing hair loss and is using oral finasteride, considering adding RU58841 and microneedling, and planning a hair transplant. They are seeking advice on whether to wait for treatment results or proceed with the transplant.
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