I am 22 years old, and started hairfall and male pattern baldness and according to my doctor they prescribed a new drug" dutasteride 0.5 mg" Is it okay to take these medication for male pattern baldness? What should be the dose of that drug and when to take drugs? Is that should be taken daily?

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