Am I doing too much? 12/5/2017
The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, Viviscal, biotin, saw palmetto, fish oil, and alternating shampoos to combat hair loss but continues to experience thinning, especially at the hairline. They are considering trying dutasteride but are hesitant, and they are contemplating shaving their head if the situation doesn't improve.
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