Oral vs Topical Finasteride for Trans Women
    Transgender 8/14/2024

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    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Finoxidil (topical)
    💊 Cyproterone (oral) 12.5mg Monday/Wednesday/Friday
    💊 Estradiol (oral) 2mg daily
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    A user is using a Finoxidil topical spray and is curious if oral Finasteride would be more effective, considering they are already on a DHT blocker called Cyproterone. They are concerned about the potential impact of oral Finasteride on their transition.
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