4 Months of Dut (0.5mg) update 1/2/2026
The conversation discusses using 0.5mg Dutasteride once a week for hair loss, with suggestions to increase frequency for better results. The user plans to reassess the need for a hair transplant in six months and is concerned about potential side effects like gynecomastia.
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