20 M , have been loosing hair for around a yr now and just recently hoped on fin and minoxidil Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/6/2026
A 20-year-old started using finasteride and minoxidil after a year of hair loss. Another user recommends using collagen.
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community Been on fin/min/dermaroller since January. Just shaved my hair back down and can see great results
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