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I am taking 1 mg finasteride daily for my hair loss. would adding 0.1% fin topical with minoxidil have any improved effect?

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Dr. Jesse Mills answered

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Yes: The 2 drugs work in different ways. You may get benefit from both medications.

Answered 3/4/2013

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A member asked:

I am taking 1 mg finasteride daily for my hair loss. would adding 0.1% fin topical with minoxidil have any improved effect?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jesse Mills answered

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