9 months on topical fin-min-caffeine, not seeing any changes. Are there any blood tests I can do to check things? Finasteride/Dutasteride 12/16/2023
The user has been using a topical treatment combining finasteride, minoxidil, and caffeine for 9 months without noticing any changes and is inquiring about blood tests to check for finasteride resistance. They had their DHT levels checked, which were 54 ng/dl, and are planning to share progress pictures soon.
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