Surgeon prescribing me a spray mix of Dutasteride, Finasteride, Minoxidil, Retinol and Caffeine. Any advice??? Finasteride/Dutasteride 6/17/2020
A user's experience with using a combination of Dutasteride, Finasteride, Minoxidil, Retinol and Caffeine as hair loss treatment before getting a hair transplant. The conversation includes various opinions on the efficacy and availability of this mix.
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