Having hair loss has completely changed the way I look at other men Chat 11/26/2023
A 22-year-old man shared his experience with hair loss, which began at age 20, and his treatment with finasteride and oral minoxidil, planning to add microneedling. Since experiencing hair loss, he has changed his perspective and now notices other men's hair loss more, viewing them positively, and others in the conversation relate to this shift in perception.
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