8 MONTH UPDATE! Slowly but surely 🙏🐌 Progress Pictures 5/6/2025
The user has been using topical Minoxidil for 8 months and oral Finasteride for 4 months, along with weekly derma rolling, to treat hair loss. They report no side effects and cannot access Dutasteride in their country.
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