Switching to Dutasteride because finasteride couldn't stop my hair loss. Finasteride/Dutasteride 3/4/2025
The user switched from Finasteride to Dutasteride due to continued hair loss, using Dutasteride twice a week while continuing Finasteride on other days, and also using Minoxidil and Ketoconazole shampoo. They are considering increasing Dutasteride dosage and are uncertain about continuing Minoxidil due to lack of visible results.
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