Non-Stop Shedding on Dutasteride After 7 Months    Finasteride/Dutasteride 9/27/2024  
  OP switched from Finasteride to Dutasteride and experienced continuous hair shedding after 7 months but noticed no reduction in hair density. Other users advised patience, noting similar experiences and eventual hair improvement. 
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