Six Month Progress Update - Hair Darker than Ever Progress Pictures 10/12/2025
The user experienced significant hair darkening and progress in hair regrowth over six months using 5% topical minoxidil, 5 mg oral minoxidil, 1 mg finasteride, and weekly microneedling. No side effects were reported from these treatments.
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