25M - 4 month progress on min + fin Progress Pictures 8/26/2024
A 25-year-old shared his 4-month progress using oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, a 1mm dermastamp, Nizoral, and upgraded shampoo and conditioner. He feels he sees some regrowth, though some commenters attribute the change to a different hairstyle.
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