It has been 1 year. Should I keep going or give up? Is this regrowth? 2/2/2025
The user is considering whether to continue their hair loss treatment, which includes finasteride, minoxidil spray, keto shampoo, and dermarolling. Suggestions include increasing minoxidil application, adding multivitamins, improving sleep, and possibly switching to dutasteride, while the consensus is to keep going with the treatment.
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