Acetyl L-Carnitine during treatment? 1/6/2024
The user started finasteride two weeks ago and has been using minoxidil for over a month, while also supplementing with Acetyl L-Carnitine. They are curious if others have experienced hair shedding or growth with Acetyl L-Carnitine, especially when used with finasteride and minoxidil.
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