68 days of topical minoxidil 5%. Same angle, lighting, and hoodie. 16M Progress Pictures 8/29/2026
A 16-year-old shared progress pictures after 68 days of using 5% topical minoxidil for hair growth. The conversation focused on confusion about the order of before-and-after photos, with some users commenting on the effectiveness and others on the user's young age and genetics.
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