28 Male, 2.5 Month Progress, 1 mg FIN every other day, MIN every day, Occasionally Castor oil/ Dermarolling 1.5 MM, Stopped using hair products on a daily basis Finasteride/Dutasteride 10/5/2021
A 28-year-old male shared his 2.5-month progress using 1 mg finasteride every other day, minoxidil daily, and occasionally castor oil and dermarolling. He also stopped using hair products daily.
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