Why Fin/Dut is always recommended. The top 10 reasons for hairloss in men. Research/Science 3/8/2025
Hair loss in men is primarily caused by androgenetic alopecia, with treatments like finasteride and dutasteride often recommended. Other causes include stress, nutritional deficiencies, medications, and scalp infections.
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