My hair journey. 1.4 years on minoxidil and 6 months ago added micro-needling and finasteride which made a huge difference Progress Pictures 3/29/2024
The user shared a 1.4-year hair growth journey using minoxidil and recently added micro-needling and finasteride, which significantly improved their hair. They also mentioned taking consistent photos for comparison and dermarolling once a week with a 1.5 mm needle.
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