Started fin + advice needed (19m) Finasteride/Dutasteride 8/4/2025
A 19-year-old using finasteride for hair loss seeks advice on additional treatments. Suggestions include microneedling, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo, with concerns about side effects discussed.
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