Did any of you experience significant results after switching from fin to dut? Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/18/2026
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss, with some users reporting better results and less hair shedding on dutasteride. Others experienced noticeable prevention but not significant gains, and some faced issues like scalp itching.
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community November 2018 (18) vs today, now 7 years on the drug. Propecia 1mg daily since first picture.
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