17 month update, topical minoxidil + oral finasteride for the first 12 months, moved to topical last 5, + inconsistent 0.3mm microneedling before application for 4 months – more info in comments Progress Pictures 10/15/2022
With a head full of hair, like a phoenix!
This user has experienced positive results from using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride for 12 months, followed by 5 months of only topical use, as well as microneedling before application for 4 months. They are now considering a hair transplant in order to further enhance their results.
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