Finasteride not working after 8 months, need advice please. Finasteride/Dutasteride 8/13/2022
Finasteride isn't working after 8 months, and stopping minoxidil led to no regrowth. Advice includes resuming minoxidil, correcting iron deficiency, and continuing finasteride.
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