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A user reports significant hair regrowth after using a combination of 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil, applied with a dropper, and switching to Nizoral shampoo. They experienced hair loss while studying and working, but saw improvement without side effects, despite not continuing with derma rolling.
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