Having slight side effects from Fin, any alternatives for regrowth that does not include minoxidil or fin? Advice 8/16/2018
Treatment options for hair regrowth other than minoxidil or finasteride, due to side effects from the latter, with platelet-rich plasma and topical treatments being among the suggested alternatives.
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