9 months fin/min, 4 months hair transplant progress. How much better will it realistically get? Progress Pictures 8/5/2025
The user is using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and vitamins/minerals for hair loss, and had a hair transplant with 2300 grafts. They are seeking opinions on future improvement, with one response suggesting a 10-20% improvement in the next 4-6 months.
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