My skin is always dry and flakes like chalk (25)
Transgender 4/15/2024
keratosis pilaris Minoxidil betamethasone lymecycline topical Accutane dutasteride hyaluronic acid Ketoconazole shampoo retrograde alopecia Rogaine Accutane Nizoral
The user underwent a biopsy two years ago and was diagnosed with keratosis pilaris, leading to hair issues. They tried treatments including Minoxidil, betamethasone, lymecycline, topical Accutane, and dutasteride, as well as diet changes, without improvement in hair thickness or skin dryness.
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