0.5mg dut against 1mg fin for a first timer? Finasteride/Dutasteride 6/18/2025
A 28-year-old male considering hair restoration is deciding between starting with 0.5mg dutasteride or 1mg finasteride, with finasteride being the typical starting point due to fewer and shorter-lasting side effects. The options also include minoxidil and biotin.
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