My mother has been losing hair as of recently (she's approaching 60). What are the best supplements and medications I could buy for her to help her with thinning hair, apart from high quality multivitamin, collagen with hyaluronic acid, omega-3s and other basics? 5/27/2024
A user seeks advice on treatments for his mother's hair loss, considering Minoxidil, Finasteride, and shampoos. The mother is being monitored for breast cancer, which may be relevant.
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