42M, 2 months progress, topical fin, oral min, microneedling, keto Progress Pictures 9/20/2023
A 42-year-old man's two-month hair loss treatment progress using topical finasteride, oral minoxidil, microneedling, and keto shampoo. He noticed improvements, including new hair growth, despite minor side effects like mild ache and increased libido initially.
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