Fin → Dut switch (4 months): better, worse, or same? Progress Pictures 12/28/2025
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and is seeking feedback on hair changes after 4 months. The current regimen includes oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and topical minoxidil.
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