Are Dermatologists actually helpful or is it a lost cause ? Treatment 5/28/2020
A 21-year-old is frustrated with hair loss treatments, having used Rogaine and finasteride without success, and feels dermatologists are not providing straightforward advice. They plan to continue using finasteride and Rogaine, despite considering shaving their head due to low hair density.
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