45 years old - 4 months topical fin / min Progress Pictures 8/15/2024
A 45-year-old user shared progress pictures after 4 months of using a topical gel with 2.5% finasteride and 5% minoxidil once daily. The second picture shows significant improvement in hair growth.
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