After almost one year of Min/Fin Progress Pictures 8/23/2024
User is pleased with hair growth results after nearly a year of using Minoxidil and finasteride, despite experiencing shedding phases. They noticed thicker hair regrowth and saw visible improvement around the 4th or 5th month.
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