4 months of min & fin, noticed improvement this month Progress Pictures 3/19/2024
A 32-year-old is happy with hair regrowth after 4 months using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, with noticeable improvement in the last month. Others suggest continued use could lead to full coverage.
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