Did somebody of you start to go in the gym during your hairloss fight? 9/24/2023
A 19-year-old paused weightlifting due to hair loss concerns, using finasteride to improve hair condition. Others advised continuing gym workouts while using finasteride, as it doesn't harm hair, and emphasized focusing on fitness and confidence.
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