1.5 month progress ( 2x Minoxidil a day+ microneedling) Progress Pictures 3/17/2023
This conversation is about a user's progress pictures after using minoxidil twice a day and microneedling for 1.5 months, with other users recommending finasteride as an additional treatment. They are also discussing the frequency and depth of the microneedling.
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