Can single hairs follicules be able to produce two hairs once again with treatment? Never saw a study about that. Finasteride/Dutasteride 6/19/2024
The conversation is about whether treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil can make single hair follicles produce multiple hairs again. The user is curious if these medications can thicken hair and prolong the growth phase.
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