2020 updated guide for "I'm losing my hair, what do I do?". I've been taking Propecia for 12 years, and you can AMA.
STARTER GUIDE 2/18/2020
Propecia Rogaine Nizoral shampoo dermarolling Finasteride Minoxidil DHT male pattern baldness Ketoconazole microneedling Pura D'or shampoo Aveda Thickening Paste spironolactone Yasmin 28 birth control biotin GoodRx Proscar hims.com keeps.com getroman.com Nizoral Fin Minox Keto Pura D'or Aveda Spiro Yasmin
Hair loss treatments discussed include Propecia, Rogaine, Nizoral shampoo, and dermarolling. Users shared experiences and results, with some noticing improvements in hair growth and maintenance.
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community I received a prescription for DUTASTERIDE CAP 0.5MG and to this day for 7 months I have been taking propecia, I am considering switching because I see that my shedding has not stopped, although I have results that I associate with topical minoxidil. Do they think it's time to move to DUTASTERIDE 0.
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community I really wish I started Propecia sooner
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