Why is dutasteride approved for hair loss in Japan and South Korea but not for USA?
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    The reasoning for GSK's approval of dutasteride for hair loss in Japan and South Korea but not the US, with alternatives such as finasteride, minoxidil and RU58841 mentioned.
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