Switched from finasteride to dutasteride - 2 month update Finasteride/Dutasteride 11/8/2023
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment, but experienced increased libido, itchy scalp, and accelerated hair loss. Another user suggested that genetic variations might cause dutasteride to be less effective and recommended checking for specific genetic markers.
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