Has anyone else experienced further hairloss slowly over years of preventative medication? Progress Pictures 9/2/2025
Despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, the user is experiencing slow hair loss, particularly at the hairline, and is considering additional treatments like microneedling and possibly switching to dutasteride. Concerns about medication side effects, such as reduced sperm count and performance anxiety, are also discussed.
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