3 months on oral minoxidil after being on topical for 2 years. Progress maybe ? Is this regrowth? 7/11/2024
A user shared progress photos after 3 months on oral minoxidil, following 2 years of topical use, alongside finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and weekly derma pen treatments. Another user inquired about the dosage of oral minoxidil.
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