Recovery from 2nd Dutasteride shed Update 6/15/2024
User switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to shedding, experienced two sheds, and now uses 5mg oral minoxidil, 0.5mg dutasteride, and 3ml oral castor oil daily. Hair has recovered from the second shed, and the user plans to maintain the current treatment.
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