Thought this was worth sharing. Close to 2 years. Was pretty damn bald before, still not great but getting there. Progress Pictures 2/25/2025
The conversation is about a user sharing their hair regrowth progress using dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and weekly derma stamping. The user reports significant improvement without side effects, and others discuss the effectiveness and techniques of derma stamping.
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