Thickening up a spot on the crown with S5 cream 3/15/2019
A user discusses helping their brother with hair thinning on the crown by using a laser comb and considering adding S5 spironolactone cream to his regimen, alongside finasteride, which he has used for three years with good results. The conversation mentions that S5 cream is no longer available in the US.
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