4 months on Finasteride 1mg, Topical Foam Minoxidil 5%, and DermaRoller once a week Progress Pictures 10/7/2024
The user has been using Finasteride 1mg, Topical Foam Minoxidil 5%, and a DermaRoller weekly for 4 months to combat low hair density. Despite initial shedding, they have seen satisfactory progress and reduced shedding recently.
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