In your opinion, when is it time to switch from Fin to Dut?
    9/19/2022

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Ketoconazole →

    antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo

    At a glance
    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg daily 1 year
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 1 year
    Ketoconazole (shampoo) 1 year
    the tone is 😐 neutral with maintained about 80-85% of hair results.

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    User discusses switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride for hair loss treatment. Others share experiences and suggest trying Avodart or RU58841.
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      This source outlines various antiandrogen and androgen inhibitor drugs used to treat cutaneous disorders of hyperandrogenism, detailing their mechanisms, uses, dosages, and side effects, with emphasis on spironolactone, finasteride, dutasteride, and oral contraceptives.
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      March 2025 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)”
      This thesis investigates the underlying mechanisms and treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting the molecular roles of androgens and genetic predispositions, and evaluates current and emerging therapies, such as PROTACs and Janus Kinase inhibitors, to enhance patient management.
      Drug Discovery for Alopecia: Gone Today, Hair Tomorrow

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      This review discusses current knowledge on the biological mechanisms of different types of alopecia but reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight future research directions, especially regarding epidermal stem cells and immune pathways.

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      July 2020 in “Vestnik urologii”
      This review examines the contentious issue of post-finasteride syndrome linked to 5-alpha reductase inhibitors and reports mixed findings on its sexual, physical, and psychological effects; the authors call for more rigorous studies.
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      1 citations , September 2022 in “Problems of Endocrinology”
      This review discusses sex differences in Parkinson's disease and highlights that while men are more frequently affected, androgen-modulating treatments have not yet proven effective for PD, though 5α-reductase inhibitors show potential for further study.