Magnesium oil worked wonders for me, until it stopped working Research/Science 2/28/2025
A user experienced significant hair improvement using magnesium oil after stopping finasteride due to side effects, but the effects of magnesium diminished over time. They are seeking alternative treatments for hair loss without using finasteride.
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