Dad 5 months of minox and 4 of fin Is this regrowth? 9/22/2024
A user shared their dad's progress after 5 months of Minoxidil and 4 months of Finasteride, showing significant hair regrowth. Users discussed the potential for miniaturized hairs to become terminal again, with some expressing hope and others skepticism.
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