Topical finasteride vs oral. Please help Finasteride/Dutasteride 12/14/2021
User on finasteride and redensyl serum sees progress, considers switching to minoxidil and topical finasteride mix. Another user claims topical mix is more effective than oral finasteride and has no side effects.
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