What is the actual cause for oily skin/acne after starting finasteride?
    Finasteride/Dutasteride 7/19/2025

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    Prescription tablet (1 mg) that slowed hair loss versus placebo in two-year trials. Labels warn of sexual side effects that have continued after stopping, and of depression and suicidal thoughts; not for use in pregnancy.

    Dutasteride →

    A stronger DHT blocker than finasteride, approved for hair loss only in South Korea and Japan and off-label elsewhere, with the same class of side effects and a much longer washout.

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    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg 1x daily
    the tone is 😐 neutral with negative for skin condition results.

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    Finasteride can cause oily skin and acne due to increased testosterone or sensitivity of androgen receptors. Some users find dutasteride results in less oily skin compared to finasteride.
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