Oral fin and topical min 6 months update… what NW am I now? Progress Pictures 5/17/2023
User shared 6-month progress of hairline recovery using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, asking for current Norwood scale rating. Responses praised impressive results, with estimates ranging from Norwood 1.5 to 3.
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