3 months progress, looking for advice. Is this regrowth? 9/3/2025
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 3 months using topical minoxidil 5% and oral finasteride, with initial shedding but no lasting side effects. They considered adding microneedling but were advised against it, as their current treatment was already effective.
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