8months Min and 4months Fin progress Progress Pictures 5/20/2024
A user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement after using 5% topical minoxidil for 8 months and 1mg oral finasteride for 4 months. The user is pleased with the results, noting less scalp exposure despite hair not being as thick as before.
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