Could Fin possibly be better than Dut for some? Chat 5/12/2024
The conversation discusses a user's experience with switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss and noticing a decrease in hair density. They question if finasteride could be more effective than dutasteride for some people, while others suggest that shedding is normal and it takes time to see results from dutasteride.
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