2/3 month update (Telogen Effluvium, diffuse thinning) 5% Minoxidil Progress Pictures 5/11/2024
User experienced telogen effluvium and diffuse thinning, started using 5% minoxidil two months ago, and resolved several deficiencies. They report noticeable improvement in hair health and plan to update progress in a month.
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