Advice for Teen Shedding Thick Hair Fast
    Minoxidil 7/10/2024

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    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1 mg daily 1 year
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 5 mg daily 6 months
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    A 19-year-old experiencing rapid hair loss seeks advice on treatments. Recommendations include using finasteride and minoxidil together, but not minoxidil alone.
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