Discontinuing oral finasteride after 7 years and switching topical Progress Pictures 8/27/2025
A user stopped oral finasteride after 7 years due to decreased libido and switched to topical finasteride and minoxidil. Others shared similar experiences and discussed alternatives like dutasteride and topical treatments.
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