2 months of topical fin/min/retinoid + microneedling + red light Is this regrowth? 3/26/2024
The conversation discusses hair regrowth using 0.1% finasteride, 5% minoxidil, 1% retinoid, weekly microneedling, and red light therapy, with noticeable improvement in a short time. One person is curious about the retinoid application process when used with minoxidil.
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