Dutasteride Vs. Testosterone, who wins?
    Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/10/2024

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    In this general discussion post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) 2.5mg daily
    💉 Testosterone (injection) 200mg weekly
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    The conversation discusses whether 2.5mg of dutasteride or 200mg of testosterone weekly is more influential in preventing hair loss, with various personal experiences indicating that the effectiveness is dependent on the individual's genetic profile. Some users report that dutasteride is likely to be more effective at the given doses.
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      community On Dutasteride 0.5mg ED for almost 2 years. Increasingly shedding hair for more than 5 months.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced increased hair shedding after switching from finasteride to dutasteride, despite lifestyle improvements and additional treatments like oral minoxidil and PRP. They are concerned about persistent shedding, changes in hormone levels, and potential chronic telogen effluvium, and are considering a scalp biopsy for further investigation.

      community Switch from fin to dut and its worse

       4 upvotes 1 year ago
      Switching from finasteride to dutasteride can worsen hair loss for some men due to increased testosterone levels. Topical treatments like RU58841 and Pyrilutamide are suggested to counteract these effects, but individual responses vary.

      community Why you may be taking Dutasteride wrong

       86 upvotes 10 months ago
      Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss, with optimal dosing at 0.5mg once or twice a week to minimize side effects. Topical application may further reduce side effects while effectively lowering scalp DHT.

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      This review examines the hormonal causes of hair loss, noting how androgen excess can lead to follicle miniaturization and linking estrogen deficiency and thyroid dysfunction to common alopecia types. It further discusses hormonal treatments such as finasteride, dutasteride, and spironolactone.
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      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.
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      This review examines recent approvals and emerging treatments for androgenetic alopecia, discussing newly approved drugs like Propecia and Rogaine Extra Strength 5%, but without presenting new clinical results.
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      1 citations , May 2025 in “Maturitas”
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