Please can someone explain all the Dutasteride horror stories on here Finasteride/Dutasteride 1/5/2025
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss yields mixed results, with some users experiencing improvements and others facing worsening conditions or side effects like shedding. Patience is advised as dutasteride may take longer to show results, and combining treatments is suggested by some users.
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