Has anyone tried the Strut Finasteride Topical Gel? Finasteride/Dutasteride 3/28/2021
The conversation is about a 20-year-old male considering a topical gel combining finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin for hair loss, looking to replace his daily minoxidil with this new treatment. He has seen good regrowth with minoxidil but is nervous about starting finasteride.
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