Thought I would just make this simply post to explain finasteride and minoxidil with an analogy. Chat 11/14/2024
Finasteride stops hair loss by blocking DHT, while Minoxidil promotes hair growth by increasing blood flow to hair follicles. Using both can help regrow hair, but results vary by individual.
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