Why is there so many people claiming Dutasteride destroyed their hair?
    Chat 5/12/2024

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    In this general discussion post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    πŸ’Š Dutasteride (oral) 0.5mg daily 2 months
    πŸ’Š Finasteride (oral) 1mg daily unspecified
    πŸ’§ Minoxidil (topical) 2.25ml once a day unspecified
    πŸ’Š Minoxidil (oral) 2.5mg daily 6 months
    πŸ’Š Minoxidil (oral) 5mg daily 1.5 months
    πŸ’§ Minoxidil (topical) unspecified unspecified 2 weeks
    πŸ’§ Nizoral (topical) unspecified every 3 days unspecified
    the tone is 😐 neutral with mixed results.

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    Some people claim Dutasteride worsened their hair loss, causing concern among users. Reasons suggested include initial shedding phases, incorrect attribution to Dutasteride when other factors are involved, genetic variations affecting drug response, and the possibility of non-authentic medication.
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