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Lupus patients on TikTok feel isolated, face medical gaslighting, and prefer non-drug treatments.
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Finasteride and low-level laser therapy are similarly effective for frontal pattern hair loss.
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Hair loss significantly lowers life quality, especially in young men, with most patients unhappy with treatment effectiveness.
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