How unlikely is it both Dutasteride and RU58841 don't stop hair loss. Finasteride/Dutasteride 3/25/2025
A user experienced significant hair loss despite using Dutasteride and RU58841 for three years, questioning the effectiveness of these treatments. They are considering a scalp biopsy to explore other potential causes of hair loss.
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community 6 years of progress. been getting ragged on a lot for my hairline; should i just give up already and shave it?
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