I’m on Dut from last 3 months before that I was on Fin. Progress Pictures 12/23/2025
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride while continuing minoxidil and saw improvement in hair growth. They are considering stopping minoxidil due to lack of results over five years but are unsure.
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