24M - My experience with topical finasteride + minoxidil and ongoing scalp flaking Finasteride/Dutasteride 11/21/2025
A 24-year-old male is using topical finasteride 0.1% with minoxidil 5% and oral finasteride 1 mg to treat hair loss but is experiencing scalp flaking from the topical solution. He is considering switching to a minoxidil foam without propylene glycol and continuing oral finasteride due to its effectiveness.
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