Thoughts on my Topical and Oral concept idea ? Treatment 4/27/2024
The user is seeking advice on improving their hair loss treatment regimen, considering changes to their topical solution, and is curious about others' daily routines and recommendations for medications and supplements. They are contemplating switching Tretinoin for Tazarotene, Latanoprost for Bimatoprost, and possibly adding Alfatradiol, Topical Melatonin, or a topical androgen receptor antagonist.
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