22M | 18 Weeks Progress | Very rapid and aggressive Hairloss since 17 and only learned about Min, Fin, etc. a few months ago | Words can't describe how happy I am with these results and the gains keep coming. Progress Pictures 12/3/2023
A 22-year-old man has seen significant improvement in his hair loss after 18 weeks using Minoxidil and Finasteride, starting treatment after rapid hair loss since age 17. He applies Minoxidil directly after an unspecified procedure, believing it's more effective and appreciates the sterilizing effect of the ethanol in it.
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