Is the fin dosage in this topical finasteride / latanoprost foam enough to maintain on its own?
    Finasteride/Dutasteride 7/18/2024

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    ๐Ÿ’ง Finasteride (topical) 0.1% 3ml per week
    ๐Ÿ’ง Latanoprost (topical) 0.01% 3ml per week
    ๐Ÿ’Š Finasteride (oral) 1mg
    ๐Ÿ’Š Minoxidil (oral)
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜ neutral.

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    The user is using a compounded foam with Latanoprost 0.01% and Finasteride 0.1%, averaging 3ml per week, and is considering whether to add oral finasteride despite concerns about side effects. They are also contemplating switching to 1mg oral finasteride and oral minoxidil for simplicity and effectiveness.
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