There’s hope – here’s my before and after over 7 years of treatment Progress Pictures 12/16/2022
A user who has seen positive results after 7 years of treating their hair loss with Rogaine, Nizoral Shampoo, and finasteride. Other users have also shared advice about micro-needling in combination with minoxidil.
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Hair loss treatment with finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and nizoral shows impressive results after 3 years. Dermatologist recommended starting with finasteride before adding other treatments.
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