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Dutasteride in 19 year old that didn’t respond to Finasteride?

ColtronOct 28, 2022
I am starting dutasteride after not responding to finasteride after almost a year (the whole time never saw a reduction in hair fall which was at least 300 or more a day). I am starting dutasteride but just a little nervous. Any experience or help?

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