20 yo. 2 years on Finasteride + Minoxidil, no results. Advice? (photos)

May 6, 2021
Asked By:johnnyxx in Lafayette, LA, USA

2 years ago I was diagnosed with seb derm and and what my doctor, in his words, only could assume was Androgenic Alopecia and telogen effluvium, my scalp condition has died down but my hairloss never recovered and has only continued to worsen after 2 years on both Finasteride and Minoxidil, I am at my wits end, I’m incredibly depressed, stressed and anxious. I’m wondering if it’s even worth staying on the meds. Should I get a biopsy/blood test? please help.

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May 12, 2021

Answer: Hair loss — spironolactone/finesteride, PRP/acell/exosomes, emeragecosmetics Restorsea spray, Viviscal, anteageMD stem cells

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