Hairline recovered, but temples won’t grow out. Microneedling 7/31/2026
A 26-year-old male has been treating hair loss for over three years using microneedling, minoxidil, and dutasteride, achieving good regrowth but struggling with temple hair growth. He considers reducing his minoxidil dose and possibly getting a hair transplant in the future.
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