4 months progress on topical min 5% , finasteride 1mg and dermarolling 1mm once per week Is this regrowth? 8/30/2024
The user is pleased with 4 months of progress using topical minoxidil 5%, finasteride 1mg, and dermarolling 1mm weekly. They are asking if they should expect more results before one year and if they should switch to oral minoxidil.
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The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, Michael_Scott1234, has been using topical minoxidil for a long time and recently started using oral finasteride and dermarolling. They have not experienced any side effects from finasteride and are happy with their progress.
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