progress 5 months on fin and min Progress Pictures 1/9/2025
The user is experiencing significant hair growth improvement after 5 months using finasteride, topical minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo, with no side effects except less body hair. The routine includes daily oral finasteride, twice-daily topical minoxidil, weekly microneedling, and starting ketoconazole shampoo.
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