Is fin still the best? See a lot of dut mentions Finasteride/Dutasteride 7/15/2026
Finasteride is generally considered the standard treatment for non-aggressive hair loss, though some users find dutasteride more effective. Results with finasteride can take over a year to become noticeable.
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