UPDATE: now 5 months on Dut and continuing to regress aggressively Finasteride/Dutasteride 6/25/2025
The user is experiencing significant hair loss after switching from finasteride to dutasteride for five months. Suggestions include that the hair loss might be a normal shedding phase, with some recommending continuing the treatment for up to 24 months or considering alternatives like RU58841.
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