My Hair Loss Journey and Warnings About Finasteride Finasteride/Dutasteride 12/17/2022
User experienced hair loss and tried Minoxidil, laser helmet, and Finasteride. Finasteride caused depression and sexual side effects, but user had a successful hair transplant.
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