Dutasteride might be better for your hairline. Some people have more type 1 5AR activity in their scalp than others. Finasteride/Dutasteride 5/18/2023
Dutasteride might be better for hairline due to varying levels of 5AR activity in scalps. Genetic tests can determine if finasteride is enough or if dutasteride is needed.
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community Testosterone and hair loss seeming irrelevance
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community So what’s really the deal with dutasteride hairline ruining claims?
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community Genetic variations associated with response to Dutasteride. Why is it never mentioned?
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