Before / After (6 months) Some people said it was diff lightening my last post, so I made sure it was identical this time. Same lightening, Same part of the bathroom. Finasteride/Dutasteride 6/16/2025
The user used topical finasteride 0.3% and minoxidil 6% nightly for 6 months, then added oral finasteride 1mg daily a month ago, which improved hair density. They also started using Flakes shampoo for scalp irritation, finding it more effective than keto shampoo.
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