Starting the microneedling only journey. M35 with diffuse thinning. Derminator 2, keto, vitamins and castor oil. 3/31/2022
A user is starting a microneedling regimen for hair loss, using Derminator 2, ketoconazole shampoo, castor oil, and multivitamins. They plan to provide monthly updates on their progress.
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