i went to dermatologist today and from your experience with doctors and prescriptions i want to know what do you think of that and why ? Treatment 4/1/2024
A 19-year-old is using hair tonic capsules, Minoxidil 5% lotion, an unidentified hair lotion, and Nizoral shampoo for male pattern hair loss. Commenters suggest focusing on known treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride and advise knowing the contents of the products used.
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