Another anecdotal claim DUT can make things worse than FIN - with pictures Finasteride/Dutasteride 5/31/2025
The user experienced initial hair improvement with finasteride but noticed worsening hair loss after switching to dutasteride. They are considering returning to finasteride due to persistent hair shedding and scalp itch.
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