33 yrs male.Been on min(5%)/Fin(1mg)/ketokonazole shampoo for 5 months. Progress Pictures 3/14/2024
A 33-year-old male has been using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and recently added dutasteride, a minoxidil+tretinoin+azelaic acid solution, and derma stamping to treat hair loss for 5 months. There is confusion about the order of progress pictures, making it difficult to assess the treatment's effectiveness.
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