Shouldn’t it be impossible for dutasteride to make hair loss worse? Finasteride/Dutasteride 8/18/2024
Dutasteride is unlikely to worsen hair loss; shedding is often temporary. Other factors like inconsistent use, placebo effect, or additional treatments may influence perceived results.
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