20M and male pattern baldness is ruining my life Chat 3/5/2025
A 20-year-old is dealing with male pattern baldness and considering finasteride despite concerns about side effects. Users recommend treatments like minoxidil, dutasteride, and lifestyle changes, stressing early intervention.
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A user named "EgyptStar81" who has been dealing with hair loss since age 15 due to genetics, chemotherapy and finasteride/minoxidil treatment. Possible solutions such as dutasteride, oral minoxidil, hair transplants and extensions were suggested.
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