6.5months progress Topical Fin .1% & min 10% Is this regrowth? 6/10/2024
User shares 6.5 months of progress using topical finasteride 0.1% and minoxidil 10%, along with lasercomb, dermaroller, Nizoral, scalp massager, and biotin. They seek feedback on their results.
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