I don’t think my hair loss is caused by DHT – quitting finasteride after 3 months (1 mg). Need opinions Finasteride/Dutasteride 2/20/2026
The user plans to stop finasteride after three months, believing hair loss isn't due to DHT, and will continue with oral minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. They suspect stress and poor nutrition are the main causes and seek opinions on DHT blockers' effectiveness.
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