Three months on topical fin/min and red light therapy daily, ketoconazole shampoo once a week 3/25/2026
The user is using a topical spray with finasteride and minoxidil, red light therapy, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss, and is considering waiting a year before getting a hair transplant. Other users suggest microneedling, using oral treatments, and investing in a laser helmet for better results.
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