Taken the plunge - thanks for all your support. Minoxidil 3/5/2025
A user, almost 50, has been using finasteride for 30 years and recently added oral dutasteride to address hair recession. They are now trying a new treatment stack including Minoxidil, Dutasteride, Melatonin, Rosemary oil, and Bimatoprost, along with derma stamping and Ketoconazole shampoo.
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