Can't do Fin...Do DHT shampoos actually work? Finasteride 8/13/2018
A user stopped using finasteride due to reduced efficacy and health concerns, and is considering minoxidil and DHT-blocking shampoos for hair loss. Another user responded that DHT-blocking shampoos are ineffective.
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