3 months on topical min. 1 year on fin. Micro-needling every couple of weeks. Progress Pictures 5/21/2023
User shared progress with 3 months on topical minoxidil, 1 year on finasteride, and micro-needling every couple of weeks. Others praised hair growth and shared reactions.
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