5 months progress on Min and Fin Progress Pictures 3/13/2025
The user experienced significant hair regrowth and reduced shedding after increasing their dosage of minoxidil to 5mg daily and finasteride to 5mg three times a week. They reported noticeable improvements within five months and encouraged others to consider this treatment.
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