3 month update with clearer pictures Progress Pictures 2/12/2026
The user shared a 3-month update on their hair loss treatment using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo, later switching to dutasteride. They plan to evaluate progress after a year and consider a hair transplant.
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