Before and after 4 months minoxidl 6ml per week + microneedling (THE BEFORE IN IS THE RIGHT AND AFTER IN THE LEFT) Progress Pictures 3/30/2024
The user shared progress pictures showing hair thickening after 4 months of using minoxidil and microneedling, and has started taking finasteride. They are considering increasing minoxidil dosage if results are not satisfactory and are questioning whether their hair loss is genetic or self-induced from previous minoxidil use for beard growth.
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