Fin year 1 vs year 4. Am I losing ground? Progress Pictures 9/29/2024
The conversation is about hair loss treatments, focusing on finasteride and considering a switch to dutasteride due to hairline recession. Users suggest trying minoxidil or dermarolling before switching, while others recommend dutasteride for more aggressive hair loss.
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community 26, i was cool w shaving bald but I wanted to hold on for a little longer. Just topical min and rosemary shampoo.
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