Update after 15 years on finasteride and 4 on dutasteride 9/9/2026
A 55-year-old male has been managing hair loss with finasteride for 15 years and switched to dutasteride in 2022 due to thinning. He also uses minoxidil, PRP treatments, and ketoconazole shampoo, and is considering a shorter hairstyle for more volume.
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