I wanna say this is progress…am I trippin? Is this regrowth? 9/18/2024
OP has been using minoxidil (topical 5%) and finasteride (oral 1.25mg daily) for 2 months and is unsure if there's hair regrowth or if it's just a haircut illusion. Mixed responses from others, some see progress, others attribute changes to the haircut.
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