Biotin pills instead of biotin injections. Finasteride/Dutasteride 9/7/2025
Finasteride is recommended for hair loss, while biotin is considered ineffective and unnecessary. Minoxidil is also suggested, and biotin pills are preferred over injections due to cost and absorption concerns.
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