What fin did for me. Positive outcome (so far) Finasteride/Dutasteride 5/1/2022
A user's positive experience with finasteride for hair loss treatment, and another user's experience with minoxidil. They discuss the potential side effects of finasteride and the success they have had in regrowing baby hairs after several months of use.
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