Feeling really down and hair loss is slowly destroying me Chat 10/4/2020
The conversation is about a person struggling with aggressive hair loss and feeling depressed, who has tried finasteride but is experiencing sexual side effects. Others suggest various treatments like reducing finasteride dosage, trying minoxidil, dermarolling, addressing health and hormonal issues, and accepting baldness.
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