Long-term safety and efficacy of dutasteride in the treatment of male patients with androgenetic alopecia
September 2016
in “Journal of Dermatology”
TLDR Dutasteride safely promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss, with mild side effects.
This document summarizes several studies that investigated the long-term safety and efficacy of dutasteride in treating male patients with androgenetic alopecia. The studies found that dutasteride was generally well-tolerated and effective in promoting hair growth and reducing hair loss. The most common adverse events were sexual dysfunction-related, but they were generally mild and resolved within 6 months. The studies suggest that dutasteride is a safe and effective treatment option for male patients with androgenetic alopecia.
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