Quick word of advice for you guys wondering if you're balding Chat 5/31/2023
User noticed scalp showing at 26, started finasteride at 28, and saw hair improvement by 30. Others shared similar experiences and advised trusting personal observations and trying finasteride early to prevent further hair loss.
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