Will i have good results by using other treatments beside finastiride/dutasteride? Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/10/2025
The user is using 5% topical minoxidil, tretinoin 0.05% cream, and weekly derma rolling for early-stage male pattern baldness and has seen some progress. They prefer not to use finasteride or dutasteride due to potential side effects.
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