What to do when dut and min fail you? Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/25/2026
The user is experiencing hair loss despite using minoxidil and dutasteride consistently since October, with no significant improvement. Suggestions include trying microneedling, switching dutasteride brands, or adding finasteride.
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