Questions about DUPA and figuring out what my hairloss is (NEED INPUT BADLY) Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/24/2025
The conversation discusses severe hair shedding and thinning, with the original poster using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and other supplements without improvement. The discussion highlights the possibility of telogen effluvium and the importance of addressing potential underlying health issues, such as stress and gut health, rather than assuming diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA).
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