Has anyone seen results from only microneedling? (Ie. no fin or mx) Or microneedling + tretinoin only? Microneedling 5/8/2023
People are discussing if microneedling alone or with tretinoin is effective for hair loss without using minoxidil or finasteride. They are questioning the viability of these treatments by themselves.
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