Has anyone experienced this? Loss of density with DUT. please help Chat 2/10/2025
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride led to hair density loss, prompting consideration of returning to finasteride. Consistency with dutasteride and adding RU58841 did not prevent the loss, and users suggest giving dutasteride more time or consulting a dermatologist.
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