My Hairloss journey- Been a long ride! Treatment 1/3/2025
The user experienced hair loss and used Minoxidil and Finasteride to improve hairline and density, but stopping Minoxidil led to a setback. They plan to continue both treatments daily to increase hair density and are considering applying Minoxidil to the entire scalp.
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