Finasteride & Dutasteride success! Progress Pictures 12/21/2024
The user experienced hair loss and initially used Finasteride, but switched to Dutasteride after continued shedding. Dutasteride stabilized their hair density with mild side effects, and they did not use Minoxidil.
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