Starting on finasteride at 17.
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💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg 1x daily

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A 17-year-old is considering starting finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, despite concerns about potential side effects and the impact on development. The user is advised to check if puberty is complete and to consider using only minoxidil until adulthood.

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