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I am starting to see hair loss on my temples, and would love some help? i've read about finasteride and would say i am ready for that?

Q: i am starting to see hair loss on my temples, and would love some help? i've read about finasteride and would say i am ready for that?

: I doubt if finasteride would help. You could consider minoxidil. Heredity play a role in hair loss. Another consideration would be hair transplants.

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I doubt if finasteride would help. You could consider minoxidil. Heredity play a role in hair loss. Another consideration would be hair transplants.

Answered 5/17/2021

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A member asked:

I am starting to see hair loss on my temples, and would love some help? i've read about finasteride and would say i am ready for that?

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