Suspicious about my dermatologist Product 7/15/2024
A 17-year-old is concerned about hair loss and questions his dermatologist's advice against using finasteride due to age. The dermatologist recommended a serum with aloe vera, saw palmetto, biotin, and dexpanthenol, but the user is skeptical and considers using minoxidil instead.
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