risks with finasteride and dutasteride Research/Science 7/2/2025
Finasteride and dutasteride have potential risks, including post-finasteride syndrome, but are commonly used for hair loss. RU58841, minoxidil, and needling are suggested as alternatives, though all treatments carry risks.
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community At what point do you just drop all meds when its obvious that they don't work?
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community I’ve been shaving my head for 15 years. Is there anything out there that can truly regrow hair?
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community I honestly think Dutasteride at 2.5mg could be the ultimate cure for hair loss.
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