14 Week Progress - Bald spot--gone! Hair much darker this month... Hairline going from rounded to pointed at the temples Progress Pictures 7/20/2025
A 29-year-old is using 5% topical minoxidil, 5 mg oral minoxidil, 1 mg finasteride, Nizoral shampoo, and weekly microneedling to treat hair loss, reporting significant progress in hair regrowth and hairline improvement. The routine includes applying minoxidil twice daily, managing dead skin with shampoo, and using a baseball cap to maintain hair appearance.
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