4 years of baldness and hating my mirror reflection has ended Progress Pictures 4/2/2025
The user shared their journey with hair loss, using minoxidil initially, then adding microneedling and finasteride, and finally undergoing a hair transplant. They expressed regret for not using finasteride earlier due to fear of side effects and found the combination of treatments effective in the end.
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