What was your “f*ck I’m balding” story?
    Chat 6/5/2023

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 0.5mg daily 9 months
    💧 Finasteride (topical) 0.5mg daily 9 months
    💧 RU58841 (topical) 2% daily 2 weeks
    💧 RU58841 (topical) 5% daily 2 weeks
    💧 Minoxidil (topical)
    the tone is 😐 neutral with some growth results.

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    User noticed thinning hair at 18-19, started finasteride at 22 and minoxidil at 24, with positive results. Others shared hair loss experiences and treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants.
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