Is this retrograde alopecia ?? Chat 11/8/2024
The conversation discusses hair thinning and treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and RU58841. Users share experiences with retrograde alopecia, hair transplants, and stress-related hair loss, while also considering thyroid issues and other potential causes.
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