Tressless: The Sub Where people fear monger about Finasteride, but advocate for Oral Minoxidil. Treatment 10/13/2021
Oral minoxidil is considered unsafe due to severe side effects and requires close medical supervision, while oral finasteride is viewed as safe and effective. There is debate over the fear-mongering around finasteride and the downplaying of minoxidil's risks, with some users advocating for proper health screenings before use.
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