3 Month Update – Topical Min (6%), Topical Fin (0.3%), 1.5mm Microneedle Weekly, 40 y/o Progress Pictures 12/9/2022
A user's 3-month update on their hair loss treatment, which consists of topical Minoxidil (6%), topical Finasteride (0.3%) and microneedling 1.5mm weekly; other users shared positive feedback and asked about the specifics of the treatments being used, such as product/brand, frequency, side effects and areas for microneedling.
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