Can Finasteride be Enough to thicken hair? Finasteride/Dutasteride 3/16/2021
The user is using topical finasteride and is considering adding minoxidil despite concerns about dependency and side effects. Another user suggests that finasteride alone can reverse hair loss, but adding minoxidil and microneedling may improve results.
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