Still regressing after a few years of dht blockers, what can i add to my stack?
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    💊 Finasteride (oral) alternating days since June 2024
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) alternating days since July
    the tone is 😞 negative with regression results.

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    The user is experiencing hair loss despite using finasteride and dutasteride and is considering adding minoxidil. Suggestions include switching to daily dutasteride and adding a topical anti-androgen.
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