[24M] - been taking oral Finasteride 1mg/day for 6 months + been using nanoxidil for 10 months, recently switched to Oral minoxidil 2.5mg daily - Literally no progress. What should I do? I dont have problem with budget, but I dont want to do something useless. Should I undergo PRP + exosomes? Ideas? Treatment 9/19/2024
A 24-year-old male has been using oral Finasteride 1mg/day for 6 months and nanoxidil for 10 months, recently switching to oral Minoxidil 2.5mg daily, with no progress. Suggestions include getting a scalp biopsy, consulting a dermatologist, and possibly trying higher doses of oral Minoxidil or switching to dutasteride.
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