Pyrilutamide with Alfatradiol and minoxidil (23M) Treatment 11/29/2025
The user experienced side effects from a hair loss treatment and is considering using pyrilutamide, alfatradiol, and possibly minoxidil. They are unsure about starting minoxidil immediately or waiting to see the effects of the other treatments.
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