Dutasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia—Words of Caution

March 2002 in “ Hair transplant forum international ”

Robert B. Haber

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TLDR Dutasteride's effect on hair loss treatment is uncertain and should be used cautiously.

The document discussed the potential role of dutasteride, which had been approved by the FDA for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia (AGA). At the time, it was uncertain what impact, if any, dutasteride would have on AGA treatment. The article likely provided cautionary advice regarding its use for this purpose, but specific details and conclusions were not accessible without a subscription.

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