Fin non responders, did Dut ever work? Please share!
    Finasteride/Dutasteride 12/18/2024

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    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’Š Finasteride (oral) 5 years
    ๐Ÿ’Š Dutasteride (oral) 1 year
    ๐Ÿ’ง RU58841 (topical)
    ๐Ÿ’ง Minoxidil (topical)
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜ neutral with no growth results.

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    The conversation discusses the effectiveness of finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss, with some users finding no improvement and experiencing side effects. It also mentions the use of RU58841 and topical minoxidil, highlighting that hair sensitivity to DHT varies among individuals.
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