1 year on Finasteride, 2 months on derma rolling and minoxidil Progress Pictures 11/21/2023
The user has been on Finasteride for over a year and recently added minoxidil and derma rolling to their regimen, experiencing side effects like headaches and acne for a few weeks. They tried various non-medication treatments for early-stage hair loss with no success before turning to medication, which improved their hair and confidence.
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