Microneedling - do you use any topicals during the procedure?
Microneedling 4/23/2024
microneedling Minoxidil Finasteride hyaluronic acid Dr. Pen cartridges scalp hairline transplant Rogaine Propecia
The user has been using Minoxidil and Finasteride for over a year with limited success and is now trying microneedling. They seek advice on using hyaluronic acid to help the microneedling pen glide smoothly on the scalp.
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