after 4 years of balding 16-20 i have finally decided to do something about it Chat 3/23/2025
The conversation is about dealing with hair loss, with the original poster deciding to start using topical finasteride and minoxidil after unsuccessful PRP and Regenera treatments. Others share their experiences with hair loss, treatments, and the importance of finasteride to prevent further hair loss.
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