A new meta-analysis of 23 studies has confirmed that 5 milligrams a day of oral dutasteride had the highest probability of reducing male hair loss, followed by 5 milligrams a day of oral finasteride, followed by 5 milligrams of oral minoxidil, followed by 1 milligram a day of oral finasteride Research/Science 2/3/2022
Oral dutasteride (0.5mg) is most effective for male hair loss, followed by oral finasteride (5mg), oral minoxidil (5mg), and oral finasteride (1mg). Different treatments have benefits and side effects, and results don't apply to women's hair loss.
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