is the reason why people are in denial about prolactin causing hair loss is the fact that prolactin is one of the hardest things to lower? 3/5/2024
High prolactin levels can cause hair loss, and finasteride may increase prolactin. Cabergoline or Vitamin B6 might lower prolactin, but combining them with finasteride requires caution.
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