In both photo the left is before and the right is after …….2.5 dermarolling / peppermint essential oil/ rosemary carrier oil/ fin / dut / biotin 5mg / protein 50 g per day/ vitamin e evion 400 / spirulina 6000mg / fish oil 1000mg per day …..no min Is this regrowth? 7/19/2023
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using dermarolling, peppermint essential oil, rosemary carrier oil, finasteride, dutasteride, biotin, vitamin E, spirulina, fish oil, and a protein-rich diet. The oral versions of finasteride and dutasteride were noted as more effective.
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