I'm so tired of people telling me to get over the fact that I'm balding at 18 Chat 10/15/2024
An 18-year-old is dealing with early hair loss and feels unsupported. They have started oral minoxidil and are considering finasteride but are worried about side effects due to high testosterone levels.
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