Dutasteride worked at 3x/week, then paradoxically got worse after upping to 5x/week — DHT went UP, not down 9/5/2026
Increasing dutasteride from 3x to 5x a week led to worse hair loss and higher DHT levels, prompting a return to the original dosing. The user also uses topical minoxidil and is addressing a folic acid deficiency.
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