4 months of fin +top min, dermaroll 1x/w and caffeine schampoo roughly 2-3 times a week. Progress Pictures 9/4/2024
OP used finasteride, topical minoxidil, microneedling, and caffeine shampoo for hair loss. After 4 months, they saw progress with new, lighter-colored hairs.
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