Can a folate deficiency make androgenetic alopecia worse?
    Treatment 1/20/2024

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    ๐Ÿ’Š Finasteride (oral)
    ๐Ÿ’Š Folate (oral)
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    The user is treating androgenetic alopecia with finasteride and discovered a folic acid deficiency. They are asking if curing the deficiency can worsen or improve their hair condition.
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