4 1/2 months Min oral and topical, fin & dermarolling once a week for 3 months. Progress Pictures 3/17/2023
A user's progress with a hair loss treatment regimen consisting of minoxidil, finasteride, and dermarolling once a week over four months; other users have offered encouragement and advice.
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