Young and aggressive balders are cooked. No other way to put it. Chat 11/10/2025
A 24-year-old is experiencing aggressive hair loss despite using minoxidil and finasteride for years and is considering a hair transplant. Many suggest trying dutasteride, but there are concerns about side effects.
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