Approaching 3 months on 1mg fin and 1x weekly microneedling. Got my hairline back! Pics are in order Progress Pictures 5/26/2024
User shared progress pictures after nearly 3 months of using 1mg finasteride and weekly microneedling, reporting significant hairline improvement. They feel much better about themselves due to the progress.
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After one month of treatment for hair loss, which included Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, PRP with Dutasteride mesotherapy, microneedling, supplements, and a shampoo with finasteride and minoxidil, the user observed thicker hair and signs of new hair growth with no bad side effects. They plan to provide another update at the three-month mark.
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