The first and third are from October 3rd, 2024. 2nd and 4th pics are from today (February 20th 2024) the 5th pic is just a general overall shot of how it looks. (4 month progress) Progress Pictures 2/21/2025
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using minoxidil (5% topical) once nightly and finasteride (1mg) daily, despite a poor diet, high stress, and lack of sleep. They plan to start dermastamping and improve their overall health for better results.
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