Does it look like improvement? 3 months on oral Minoxidil Is this regrowth? 6/28/2024
A user shared their 3-month experience with oral Minoxidil and nearly a year on finasteride, asking if a hair transplant might still be needed. Responses varied from congratulatory remarks on visible improvement to advice on sticking with treatments despite initial shedding.
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