5 months on dermaroller 0.5 mm + min5%, 3 months on fin. M21 Progress Pictures 1/24/2025
A 21-year-old has been using a 0.5 mm dermaroller weekly with 5% Minoxidil for five months and Finasteride for three months to address hair loss. The conversation includes questions about the frequency of dermarolling.
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