It's not just about your hair, it's also about YOU! Chat 8/30/2023
The user has been on Finasteride and oral Minoxidil for hair loss and experienced minimal side effects. They suggest that a healthy lifestyle, including good sleep, exercise, diet, skincare, and mental health care, may help reduce the perceived side effects of Finasteride, although another user disagrees, emphasizing that side effects can vary and may not be mitigated by lifestyle alone.
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