Approach: starting with dut then came om finestride Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/8/2025
The user initially used dutasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins, then switched to finasteride but experienced side effects and hair loss. They found better results with a natural supplement containing stinging nettle and beta-sitosterol, reporting thicker hair without side effects.
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