min/fin results on my scalp | 19 (M)    Progress Pictures 1/20/2024  
  A 19-year-old male shared progress pictures showing hair regrowth on his scalp after starting a treatment with Minoxidil and Finasteride on November 24th. He noted improved hair texture and a halt in hair shedding for the past two weeks. 
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