DHT levels after 10 months on dut 0.5 ed, how is this even possible? Finasteride/Dutasteride 11/1/2025
A user experienced accelerated hairline recession after adding dutasteride to their regimen of topical finasteride and minoxidil, despite reduced hair shedding. They were informed that ELISA testing for DHT levels can be highly inaccurate.
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