Is that okay to start with Oral minoxidil 2.5 mg,Dutasteride 0.5mg, topical Minoxidil+Finasteride (Norwood 2 presently) Finasteride/Dutasteride 7/10/2022
The user is considering starting oral minoxidil 2.5 mg, dutasteride 0.5 mg, and topical minoxidil+finasteride for hair loss at Norwood 2. They are also asking if they can avoid some medications and about the effectiveness of PRP with the prescribed treatments.
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