Progress pics after almost 3 years of treatment Progress Pictures 1/23/2025
The user shared progress pictures after nearly three years of hair loss treatment. They used minoxidil, dermarolling, finasteride, and currently use dutasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling.
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