Finally decided to post / Started June 26th Progress Pictures 1/4/2024
The user started hair loss treatment on June 26th using 1.25mg finasteride, 1ml 5% minoxidil twice a day, derma rolling every 1.5 weeks, and 2% ketoconazole foam twice a week. They experienced significant hair growth in the first four months, with thicker hair and improved hairline, but had a rough shedding phase in November.
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