This community was super helpful to me a while ago, but it feels so good to be off finasteride Shaved/buzzed 10/31/2023
The post is about a user who stopped using finasteride for hair loss and shaved his head, receiving positive feedback. The conversation includes discussions on side effects of finasteride, including potential fertility issues, and alternatives like minoxidil, dermarolling, and hair systems.
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