A vent. I feel like I am in a race against the clock. Update 5/19/2022
A 21-year-old male is anxious about hair loss and its impact on marriage prospects. He has been using Minoxidil for 3 years, plans to start Finasteride in January 2023, and is also using Procapil and supplements.
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