IT ABSOLUTELY FUCKING SUCKS to be going through this in silence while my roommates/best friends don't have to worry about this.
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    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg 1x daily 1 month
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    The conversation is about a person struggling with hair loss and feeling frustrated comparing themselves to friends with thick hair. They started taking 1 mg Finasteride a month ago to address the hair loss.
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