Is Scalp DHT more important than Serum DHT?
    Finasteride/Dutasteride 7/26/2024

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    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’Š Finasteride (oral) 2 years
    ๐Ÿ’ง Finasteride (topical)
    ๐Ÿ’ง Minoxidil (topical)
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜ neutral with no growth results.

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    The user lost ground on oral finasteride and plans to switch to topical finasteride/minoxidil and microneedling. They are curious if topical treatments are more effective than oral ones.
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