Shouldn't it be standard practice for anyone on Fin to take zinc (or another aromatase inhibitor)? Finasteride 9/11/2016
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community 1 year on fin. No results. I give up.
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community Everyone is ignoring that plasma finasteride levels are 100x lower with topical compared to oral.
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