Close ups of just above forehead and crown. Images on left are 1 month into treatment, images on right are 3 months in. Progress Pictures 4/19/2025
The user experienced hair regrowth and thickening using 1mg oral finasteride, 3mg oral minoxidil, biotin, vitamin D, red light therapy, and microneedling. Some shedding occurred around 4-6 weeks into the treatment.
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