My experience with 1mg fin eod Finasteride/Dutasteride 1/1/2023
A 30-year-old man shared his experience with finasteride, taking 1mg every other day, which led to sexual side effects and other issues, prompting him to stop the treatment despite initial hair improvement. He previously tried natural methods and minoxidil without much success and is now considering a buzzcut.
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