Finasteride + Dutasteride Only Progress     Progress Pictures 11/13/2024  
  The user experienced significant hair regrowth and thickness improvement using finasteride initially and then switching to dutasteride, with no major side effects. They recommend starting with dutasteride for better results and report no noticeable shedding. 
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