Thinking of Giving Up - Fin And Dut not working Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/3/2026
A 20-year-old male experiencing hair loss is using topical finasteride and recently added dutasteride but is still losing hair and considering giving up. Suggestions include being patient, giving dutasteride more time, trying oral finasteride, adding minoxidil, and considering other treatments like low-level laser therapy.
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