Age 21 to 25, N3 to N2 in 4 years Progress Pictures 7/25/2024
A user shared their hair regrowth journey from age 21 to 25 using finasteride and a carnivore diet. Other users debated the effectiveness of diet changes versus genetic factors in hair loss.
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