Did anyone try dutasteride mesotherapy? scared of oral side effects (high DHT male here) 8/13/2019
A user is considering dutasteride mesotherapy for hair loss due to concerns about oral side effects from high DHT levels. They have been using topical finasteride with minoxidil but are exploring mesotherapy as an alternative, while another user shares their experience with mesotherapy sessions using dutasteride and minoxidil without side effects.
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