Wish me luck 5/28/2018
The post discusses starting finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, along with plans for a hair transplant. The user also mentions dealing with severe acne, depression, and other health issues.
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community 7.5 Months. 1mg fin Everyday. 5% Minoxidil 1ml once every night. 1.5mm Microneedling Every Week.
Significant hair regrowth was achieved using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil nightly, and weekly 1.5mm microneedling, with no side effects. Topical minoxidil and microneedling are recommended for similar results.
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