Finally going to bite the bullet, pic for current UK Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/29/2025
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, recommending starting with finasteride and minoxidil, possibly adding dutasteride later. Users suggest using a combination of oral and topical treatments, micro-needling, and nizoral shampoo, while emphasizing realistic expectations and the need for lifelong commitment to treatment.
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community What's the efficacy of oral vs topical fin or min or dut? Can I just do one or the other, of is it better to combine?
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