Just the facts, hate it or love it Research/Science 5/15/2025
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is crucial for hair health, and relying solely on treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 without addressing overall health may not be effective. External treatments alone cannot compensate for poor health habits.
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