Has been on minoxidil for 5 years. Microneedling for 4 weeks no results. Minoxidil 3/3/2025
The user has used minoxidil for five years and added microneedling for four weeks without seeing results. They are considering a hair transplant but are advised that hair loss will persist without a DHT blocker.
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