Finasteride for around 8 months Finasteride/Dutasteride 8/20/2025
The user has been using finasteride for 8 months to address hair loss and plans to add minoxidil in January if needed. They are experiencing mixed results and are hopeful for improvement, while others in the conversation discuss similar experiences and the effectiveness of combining treatments.
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