Went to a new barber who casually said “well you don’t need to worry about balding anytime soon.” Feeling grateful for dutasteride right now :) Finasteride/Dutasteride 5/20/2022
A user's experience with taking finasteride and dutasteride to address hair loss, and the proactive approach they took to maintain their hair. They discussed using these medications every day and transitioning between them.
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