26M Oral Min/Fin Nov 16. 2023 —> Feb 12 2024 Progress Pictures 2/13/2024
The conversation is about a 26-year-old man's hair regrowth progress after three months of taking oral Minoxidil and Finasteride. There was a mix-up with the photo dates provided for comparison.
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