3,5 months in / 1mg Finasteride once a day / Minox twice a day / Microneedling 1,5mm once a week Progress Pictures 3/12/2024
The conversation is about someone's hair regrowth after 3.5 months using 1mg finasteride daily, minoxidil twice daily, and microneedling once a week. Participants are impressed by the significant hair growth and length achieved in a short time.
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