TLDR Oral dutasteride improves hair growth, reduces hair loss, and is safe for most patients.
This document is a compilation of studies that examined the effectiveness and safety of oral dutasteride for male androgenetic alopecia in real clinical practice. The studies involved a total of 524 male patients and found that oral dutasteride was effective in improving hair growth and reducing hair loss in the majority of patients, with minimal adverse effects. Low doses of oral dutasteride were found to be effective and well-tolerated, and intermittent use of the drug was also found to be effective due to its long half-life. The studies suggest that oral dutasteride can be a safe and effective treatment option for male androgenetic alopecia in real clinical practice.
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April 2018 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” In 2017, Spanish dermatologists most often prescribed minoxidil and finasteride for male hair loss, and minoxidil and oral contraceptives for premenopausal female hair loss.
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November 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Use minoxidil for hair loss treatment; assess results after 6 months.
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December 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” Dutasteride effectively and safely treats male hair loss for over a year.
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August 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride at increasing hair count and reversing hair thinning in men with hair loss, but both have similar side effects.
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January 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride 0.5 mg works better than finasteride and placebo for increasing hair in men with hair loss.
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November 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride more effective for hair growth, but has more side effects than finasteride.
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February 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” Dutasteride safely promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss, with mild side effects.
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December 2010 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Some patients taking finasteride or dutasteride may have ongoing sexual problems and depression even after stopping the medication.
