Why you may be taking Dutasteride wrong Finasteride/Dutasteride 10/31/2025
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss, with optimal dosing at 0.5mg once or twice a week to minimize side effects. Topical application may further reduce side effects while effectively lowering scalp DHT.
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