Can anyone provide some fair & balanced clarity in the sea of propaganda surrounding Finasteride? 1/10/2013
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically Rogaine and Finasteride, with concerns about Finasteride's potential sexual side effects. Users share personal experiences, with some switching to Dutasteride for better results, and others reporting hair regrowth without side effects.
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community Husband (35) is thinning on top, he doesn't know yet. Trying to research so he won't feel so lost or upset when I tell him. Help a girl out?
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community Please can someone explain all the Dutasteride horror stories on here
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community 1 month of using fin, so happy
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community This sub is very toxic towards people who don’t blindly follow the fin mafia
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