My hair loss routine — think I see progress, but not sure. Thoughts? Is this regrowth? 8/9/2025
The user is using oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, derma stamping, 1% Nizoral shampoo, and an oil blend for hair regrowth and is seeing some progress. Feedback suggests improvements are visible, but some recommend removing the oils and focusing on dutasteride and minoxidil.
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