50% test increase after 18 months of taking DUT Update 8/2/2024
A user reported a 50% increase in testosterone after 18 months of taking dutasteride for hair loss. The conversation includes skepticism about the reliability of single testosterone tests and questions about estrogen levels.
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Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss as it blocks more of the enzyme causing hair loss. New treatments like stem cell therapies and alternatives to minoxidil are being explored, but major advancements are still years away.
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Dutasteride is considered by some users to be more effective and have fewer side effects than finasteride for hair loss treatment. Users discuss switching from finasteride to dutasteride, with some reporting better results and fewer side effects, while others advise patience with finasteride as results can take time.
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