Had a rough week. What to do now? Treatment 8/8/2024
The user had a rough week after being told they couldn't get a hair transplant due to insufficient donor area and worsening balding. They were advised to increase their oral Minoxidil dosage and consider switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride.
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