What is the actual cause for oily skin/acne after starting finasteride? Finasteride/Dutasteride 7/19/2025
Finasteride can cause oily skin and acne due to increased testosterone or sensitivity of androgen receptors. Some users find dutasteride results in less oily skin compared to finasteride.
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