1.5 month done after using fin minoxidil and doing dermaroller Is this regrowth? 9/27/2024
A user reported hair regrowth after 1.5 months of using topical minoxidil, finasteride, and dermarolling. Other users noted possible improvement but mentioned difficulty in assessing due to lighting and hair length differences.
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