3 months on DUT after 1.5 year on fin with no result. Finasteride/Dutasteride 10/4/2024
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride after 1.5 years with no results and is experiencing shedding, hoping for improvement. They also use minoxidil and ketoconazole shampoo but still have dandruff.
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