4 years of finasteride and 3 months of dutasteride Finasteride/Dutasteride 3/15/2025
A 23-year-old has been using finasteride 5mg daily since age 19 and added dutasteride 0.5mg twice a week to prevent hairline recession. They report no side effects and credit early treatment for maintaining their hair.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Dutasteride just FEELS better than finasteride
Dutasteride is favored over finasteride by some for better hair loss reversal, improved skin, and fewer side effects, though individual responses vary. It may also help with dandruff and eczema but has a slightly higher risk of gynecomastia.
community Switching to Dutasteride because finasteride couldn't stop my hair loss.
The user switched from Finasteride to Dutasteride due to continued hair loss, using Dutasteride twice a week while continuing Finasteride on other days, and also using Minoxidil and Ketoconazole shampoo. They are considering increasing Dutasteride dosage and are uncertain about continuing Minoxidil due to lack of visible results.
community Finasteride stopped working, I'm switching to oral Dutasteride
The user switched from Finasteride to topical Dutasteride, Pyrilutamide, and Minoxidil due to hair loss, then decided to switch to oral Dutasteride because of pregnancy concerns. They are considering the frequency of oral Dutasteride use, with suggestions of using it a few times a week for better results and fewer side effects.
community Last Post Before I Switch Back to Finasteride From Dutasteride
The user plans to switch from dutasteride back to finasteride due to worsening hair loss, possibly due to increased scalp testosterone. Others report mixed results with both treatments, showing individual variability.
community Still losing miniaturized hair after 8 months on fin. Is it time for dutasteride?
The user is considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride due to continued hair loss and lack of improvement after 8 months. They plan to add minoxidil and are advised to give treatments more time, as progress can take years.
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research The Effect of 5α-Reductase Inhibition with Dutasteride and Finasteride on Semen Parameters and Serum Hormones in Healthy Men
Dutasteride and finasteride may reduce sperm count and volume but don't affect movement or shape; effects are reversible after stopping.
research The Effect of 5α-Reductase Inhibition With Dutasteride and Finasteride on Bone Mineral Density, Serum Lipoproteins, Hemoglobin, Prostate Specific Antigen, and Sexual Function in Healthy Young Men
Dutasteride and finasteride do not significantly affect bone density, blood fats, or blood production, but slightly lower PSA levels and minimally impact sexual function in healthy young men.
research Human Type 3 5α-Reductase Is Expressed in Peripheral Tissues at Higher Levels Than Types 1 and 2 and Its Activity Is Potently Inhibited by Finasteride and Dutasteride
Type 3 5α-reductase is more common and finasteride and dutasteride strongly inhibit it.
research The Efficacy and Safety of Dutasteride Compared with Finasteride in Treating Men with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Dutasteride more effectively treats hair loss than finasteride, but may increase risk of altered libido.
research The 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Dutasteride but Not Finasteride Protects Dopamine Neurons in the MPTP Mouse Model of Parkinson’s Disease
Dutasteride protects dopamine neurons in Parkinson's mice, but Finasteride doesn't.
research Pharmacogenetic Analysis of Human Steroid 5α Reductase Type II: Comparison of Finasteride and Dutasteride
Dutasteride is more efficient than finasteride, but individual results vary.