Dermatologist keeps stressing on diet and vitamins - are they that crucial? 5/10/2024
The conversation is about a user experiencing increased hair loss after altering their treatment routine of oral dutasteride and topical minoxidil. The dermatologist emphasized the importance of diet and vitamins, but the user is skeptical given their healthy lifestyle.
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