Dut is completely butchering my hair Progress Pictures 4/18/2025
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride led to significant hair thinning and receding for the user, despite using topical minoxidil daily. Many users suggest that shedding is common with dutasteride, but some recommend returning to finasteride if no improvement is seen after a year.
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