Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to work in the scalp. Not weeks. Be careful. Finasteride/Dutasteride 8/21/2024
Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to affect scalp DHT levels, not just a week. The prostate absorbs Dutasteride faster than the scalp due to different vascular networks and enzyme densities.
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