Switched from FIN to DUT, hairline/temples worse Finasteride/Dutasteride 1/28/2026
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride and oral minoxidil worsened hair thinning at the hairline and temples. The user is considering returning to finasteride, as dutasteride may not be effective for them.
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