2.5 years oral fin 1mg ED 2 years oral min 2.5mg ED, day one topical dut Chat 7/21/2025
The user has been using oral finasteride and minoxidil but is experiencing hair loss again, so they are adding micro-needling and topical dutasteride. They are seeking advice on balancing oral finasteride with topical dutasteride.
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