Switching from finastide to dutasteride after 6.5 years (28m) Finasteride/Dutasteride 10/7/2024
A user switched from finasteride to dutasteride after 6.5 years due to hair thinning and may add oral minoxidil if needed. They are worried about shedding and side effects but hope for better hair density with dutasteride.
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