my own advise on what has worked for me Chat 7/4/2021
The user recommends washing hair twice daily with glycerin soap, using finasteride and minoxidil, avoiding cigarettes and alcohol, and maintaining a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. They claim these methods have significantly improved their hair health over 25 years.
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