Dutsteride once a week+6 days fin. Anyone know anything about it? Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/1/2024
A 19-year-old is experiencing diffuse thinning and has been on finasteride for 6 months, noticing a slower but still concerning rate of hair loss. They started taking 0.5mg of dutasteride once a week in addition to 1.25mg of finasteride on other days and are seeking advice on this treatment approach.
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