Current progress after one year Progress Pictures 5/28/2025
The user, 31, shares their hair regrowth progress after one year of using Minoxidil inconsistently, becoming more consistent in the last six months, and adding The Ordinary hair density serum. They wash their hair with Hims shampoo, microneedle monthly, and avoid DHT blockers due to potential side effects.
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