Advise if this serum is worth trying
    Treatment 12/21/2025

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    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    At a glance
    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg 1x daily since May 18
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) stopped almost a year ago
    the tone is 😐 neutral with some regrowth, improved density results.

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    The user is considering trying a new serum for hair loss, currently using 1mg oral finasteride daily with positive results. They previously used topical minoxidil but stopped and are open to trying organic serums or oils.
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