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Hi, i am suffering from androgenetic alopecia (severe). prescribed medication finasteride1, capixl gel, kerawash shampoo. will there be any side effects?

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Well-tolerated: These medications usually don't produce any side-effects. Your options are medication, surgery, or embracing your masculinity and your genetics. Good looks in a man is 95% physical fitness -- photoguy isn't complaining. The choice is yours.

Answered 5/2/2016

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