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Are these black dots new hair follicles? (Photo)

January 1, 2021
Asked By:Powerful461078 in Brisbane, AU

This is my scalp under microscope at home, I noticed these black dots that they or may not have been there. I have been taking Dustasteride orally and 10% minoxidil topically for 3 weeks. Are there hair growth on existing follicles? I am 33 year old female diagnosed with female pattern hair loss. First noticed hair loss ten years ago at 23. Thanks

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