Do Doctors prescribe meds I don't need?
    Chat 9/21/2024

    At a glance
    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’Š Finasteride (oral)
    ๐Ÿ’Š Vitamin D pills (oral)
    ๐Ÿ’‰ Biotin PRP (injections) monthly 4 months
    ๐Ÿ’ง Minoxidil (topical) 5%
    ๐Ÿ’ง Finasteride (topical) 0.1%
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜ neutral with impressive results.

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    The user was prescribed various treatments for baldness, including finasteride, vitamin D pills, biotin PRP, and minoxidil. The minoxidil and finasteride topical solution finally worked, leading the user to question the doctor's motives for prescribing ineffective treatments initially.
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