No Improvement on Finasteride.
    Treatment 3/27/2023

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    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg 15 minutes
    the tone is 😐 neutral.

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    Attempting to treat hair loss with Finasteride, and other treatments such as Minoxidil, RU58841, and DUT were suggested.
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