UPDATE 8 months on Fin 1.2mg ED, Topical min 1ml ED, (2 months) tretinoin + topical min 1ml EOD. derma roller 1.5mm once every 2 weeks Finasteride/Dutasteride 9/16/2023
The user has been using finasteride 1.2mg daily, topical minoxidil 1ml daily, tretinoin with topical minoxidil 1ml every other day, and a 1.5mm derma roller every two weeks for 8 months to treat hair loss. The user has posted progress pictures over time.
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