Switching from finasteride to dutasteride. Chat 4/10/2023
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride as a treatment for hair loss, with advice given that titrating up to daily use is optimal and results may be seen after one year. Additionally, the user mentioned adding topical minoxidil 5% which has produced good results.
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