7 month progress. From a slap head to a forehead. (32M) Progress Pictures 1/3/2026
A 32-year-old male shares his 7-month hair regrowth progress using 1 mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice daily, dermarolling every four days, 1.5% ketoconazole shampoo every three days, and zinc and vitamin D supplements initially. He applies minoxidil primarily to his temples and hairline, avoiding the crown, and reports significant improvement in diffusive thinning.
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