Any success stories switching from finasteride to dutasteride?
    Finasteride/Dutasteride 3/9/2023

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    Finasteride β†’

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Dutasteride β†’

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

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    Switching from finasteride to dutasteride for treating hair loss, with reports of improved regrowth and little to no side effects.
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      community 31M. Just diagnosed with androgenic alopecia. Fears of min.

       13 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 31-year-old man with androgenic alopecia is considering treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo but is worried about finasteride's side effects. Users recommend starting with finasteride or dutasteride for DHT blocking, suggesting topical solutions to reduce side effects.

      community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

       413 upvotes 1 year ago
      Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

      community Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders

       63 upvotes 2 years ago
      Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.

      community any news about DUPA (Diffuse unpatterned alopecia)?

       8 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) and its possible causes, including sensitivity to DHT, not being androgenic alopecia, being diffuse alopecia areata, or hormonal issues. Treatments mentioned include topical melatonin, Clobetasol Propionate for alopecia areata, and the lack of results from using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil.

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      Finasteride in Androgenetic Alopecia in Men

      research Finasteride in androgenetic alopecia in men

      June 2007 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology/PostΔ™py Dermatologii i Alergologii”
      This article discusses androgenetic alopecia in men and reports that finasteride at 1 mg/day for 24 months is generally well tolerated and may effectively inhibit hair loss.
      Systemic Treatment Options for Androgenic Alopecia

      research Systemic treatment options for androgenic alopecia

      March 2026 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences”
      In this study, a systematic review found that for androgenetic alopecia, systemic treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil are effective at slowing progression and promoting hair regrowth, with additional antiandrogen therapy options for women.
      Updates in Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia

      research Updates in Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia

      January 2025 in “Annals of Dermatology”
      This review discusses current and emerging treatments for androgenetic alopecia, covering mechanisms, efficacy, and safety of both androgen-targeted and non-androgen-targeted approaches, but reports no new clinical results.
      The Inflammatory Component of Androgenetic Alopecia

      research The inflammatory component of androgenetic alopecia

      3 citations , November 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      This article discusses hormonal mechanisms underlying androgenetic alopecia but does not report any new findings; it reviews the roles of dihydrotestosterone and available FDA-approved treatments.