Dr Couto consultation and finasteride Finasteride/Dutasteride 1/16/2023
Dr. Couto recommends taking finasteride in the morning to align with peak testosterone and DHT production for better effectiveness. Oral minoxidil is acknowledged as better than topical, but the focus is on stabilizing hair loss with finasteride first.
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