3 Years on Fin, 1 Year on Dut. Progress Pictures 11/13/2024
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride after experiencing significant hair shedding, and is also using oral minoxidil. Dutasteride helped stop the shedding, but it's too early to determine if it will reverse hair loss.
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