Combining topical and oral finasteride, anyone else doing this ? Finasteride/Dutasteride 9/16/2025
A user is combining topical finasteride with minoxidil and considering adding oral finasteride to their routine. Others share their experiences with similar treatments, including oral dutasteride and minoxidil, and discuss cost and dosage concerns.
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