Dutasteride switch after 8 months made my hair worse (With picture proof) Research/Science 6/22/2025
Switching to Dutasteride worsened hair condition, causing shedding and inflammation. The user will continue Dutasteride until 18 months before possibly switching back to Finasteride, while using oral Minoxidil.
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