Has anyone here with female pattern baldness had success with JUST microneedling and ketoconazole? Female 10/27/2024
Microneedling and ketoconazole alone are not effective for female pattern baldness. They are best used as complementary treatments alongside other medications like finasteride, spironolactone, or dutasteride.
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