Added topical finasteride when already taking dutasteride and seems to be working Finasteride/Dutasteride 2/18/2026
The user added topical finasteride to their regimen of dutasteride and oral minoxidil, noticing a significant reduction in hair shedding after three weeks. They obtained the topical finasteride from a compounding pharmacy with a 0.25% concentration.
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