Did anastrozole make your hair worse even on a DHT blocker? Finasteride/Dutasteride 2/26/2026
Combining anastrozole with finasteride/dutasteride may affect hair, as anastrozole prevents testosterone from converting to estrogen, potentially increasing DHT. Users suggest using the lowest effective dose of anastrozole.
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