Oral Finasteride 1mg Once Daily + Topical Minoxidil Serum 5% Twice Daily + Dermarolling 1.5mm Every 3 weeks (1 Year Update) 🙏🏻 Progress Pictures 11/3/2022
A user's experience with using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for hair loss over the course of one year, including their starting point (NW2) and resulting progress. The replies from other users have been encouraging.
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