18M, starting finasteride today! Any point to nizoral? Finasteride/Dutasteride 3/3/2023
An 18-year-old started using finasteride for hair loss, already seeing results from minoxidil but experiencing shedding. They also use castor, rosemary, and peppermint oils, dermarolling, and are questioning the need for Nizoral while on finasteride.
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