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I've been self treating myself for male baldness pattern with finasteride 1mg for 6 months now, how do i know it's working?

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Easy: Every one notice that you have full head of hair , but unfortunately is a loosing battle with no winners , get used to it . Good Luck

Dr Blinski and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/29/2015

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