Month 1 on topical 5% Min only vs Month 2 on Min 8% and fin topical Progress Pictures 4/21/2025
The user experienced hairline improvement using topical 5% Minoxidil in the first month and 8% Minoxidil with 0.3% topical finasteride in the second month, along with batana oil, Vitamin D, and biotin. The user takes two doses daily and reports a thicker, stronger hairline.
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