2 dermatologists I went to didn't want to prescribe me finasteride Finasteride/Dutasteride 2/4/2022
User 36 years old, receding hairline, tried minoxidil, Nizoral, dermarolling, alfatradiol, revivogen, and spiro cream with limited success. Two dermatologists refused to prescribe finasteride. Others shared experiences and suggested finding a different dermatologist.
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