1 year of finasteride, minoxidil (capsules) and rosemary oil. (Side note I also… lost weight, had a LOT of therapy for unresolved childhood trauma and started arresting my unhelpful thinking/ useless self hatred/ judging myself and others/ hair loss) 🥹 Progress Pictures 12/29/2023
The user shared a one-year progress of treating hair loss with finasteride, minoxidil capsules, and rosemary oil, and also improved mental health by addressing childhood trauma and changing negative thought patterns. Commenters congratulated the user on both hair regrowth and mental health progress, with one asking for advice on overcoming self-hatred and low confidence.
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