Dermatologist stopped my oral Minoxidil at 19 and suggested a topical mix instead. Curious how this compares to switching to Dutasteride? 10/10/2025
A dermatologist advised stopping oral Minoxidil for a 19-year-old and suggested a topical mix with Minoxidil, Finasteride, Tretinoin, and Melatonin, while continuing oral Finasteride. The user is curious about the effectiveness and side effects of switching to Dutasteride compared to the topical mix.
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