Progress! 3.5 months of improvement Progress Pictures 11/10/2023
The user experienced hair loss improvement after 3.5 months using a regimen of finasteride, dutasteride, oral minoxidil, dermarolling, and a daily hair/skin/nails vitamin. They noted their hair became thicker, darker, and grew faster with no side effects, unlike their previous unsuccessful attempt with finasteride alone.
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