Been on homemade topical finasteride ( 0,025% ) for well over 2 years, and I just feel I maintain. Prior to that I have been using Rogaine ( Minoxidil foam 5% ) which had thickened the strands of hairs I already had. What changes could I made on my stack to see any further improvement? 4/14/2024
The user has been using homemade topical finasteride for over 2 years with no side effects and Rogaine foam, considering a hair transplant in a year. They are contemplating whether to continue the current treatment, switch to oral finasteride with or without RU58841, and are unsure about potential side effects of oral medication.
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