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A 36-year-old male asked:

Im looking into hair loss prevention treatments and will be seeing a doctor however im just curious. is there a minoxidil/finasteride combination medication (pill form) that exists? not looking for recommendations, im just curious in general. ty?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
Minoxidil works locally where it is needed. Oral form affects the entire body and can be detrimental -e.g. erection and breast enlargement- hence not given to young men in oral form
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Answered Oct 16, 2022
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