Can’t tolerate oral fin at any dosage, help me brainstorm a treatment plan. Treatment 5/10/2024
The user cannot tolerate oral finasteride and is considering topical finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and RU58841 as alternative treatments for hair loss. They seek advice on whether these options are worth trying.
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