Today is 6 months to the day of oral Finasteride, topical minoxidil, and once a week dermaroller! Left is April 20th, Right is October 20th. Hoping the patchiness will fill in over time but overall I’m happy with results Progress Pictures 10/20/2022
A user's 6-month progress after using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and weekly dermaroller treatments for hair loss. Replies praised the user for their results so far.
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