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Is taking propecia (finasteride) at 20 safe? can a family doctor help with hair loss and prescribe this if necessary?
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Could: Be modestly helpful. Though the cause of the hair loss has to be determined as well as the adverse effects . A family doctor can help with hair loss depending on his experience and comfort level
Answered 7/3/2016
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