(24M) 5 months on minxidil and fin Progress Pictures 7/27/2025
A 24-year-old male shares his 5-month progress using 1mg finasteride daily, biotin supplements, multivitamins, 3ml minoxidil daily, and derma rolling twice a week. A user inquires about hair shedding and the type of minoxidil used.
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