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Is minoxidil going to be enough for hair retention or thickening for a 17yr old male using 5%. i dont want to use propecia (finasteride) because it decreases libido?
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It depends: this will depend on the medical assessment of the reason for your hair loss. A full evaluation by your physician will be able to guide you.
Answered 3/9/2015
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