3 months fin/min progress (age 31) Progress Pictures 8/22/2024
A user shared their 3-month progress using 1mg oral finasteride daily and 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, along with Pura D’Or anti-thinning shampoo and a scalp massager. They noticed initial worsening but later saw hair follicle recovery.
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