Maintaining/Regrown on Fin but losing ground on Dut? Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/1/2026
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride led to hairline regression and scalp issues for some users, prompting a return to finasteride. Users reported better maintenance and regrowth with finasteride compared to dutasteride, despite using oral minoxidil throughout.
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