Why doesn’t Kevin Mann (Haircafe) use dutasteride, given that it’s more effective than finasteride? Finasteride/Dutasteride 6/8/2025
Kevin Mann avoids dutasteride because it comes in gelatin capsules, which he avoids as a vegan, and he is satisfied with finasteride's results. He prefers finasteride due to more long-term research and follows the principle of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it."
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