January 2019 in “Nihon Yakuri Gakkai nenkai yoshishu”
Current treatments for lower urinary tract symptoms include α1-blockers, 5ARIs, PDE5 inhibitors, anticholinergic agents, and β3-adrenergic receptor agonists.
A user on .5 mg of dutasteride for hair loss saw no improvement and is considering increasing to 2.5 mg but is unsure of its effectiveness. Another user mentioned that 2.5 mg reduces scalp DHT more and increases hair count more than .5 mg, but the cost and side effects should be considered.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride 0.5mg daily two years ago and has experienced hair maintenance and slight thickening without side effects. The user's libido increased after switching, and they are not using minoxidil.
How actor Ashton Kutcher used Dutasteride (Avodart) to treat his hair loss at age 25, but stopped taking it due to potential side effects when he wanted to have kids; and the discussion of various treatments for hair loss such as finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.
Woman uses antiandrogens for hair thinning prevention, experiences severe dry eye with finasteride. Asks if dutasteride could be better despite potential for worse dry eye.
User shared 1-year progress using Finasteride, Minoxidil, and dermarolling with no side effects. Others discussed their experiences and asked questions about the treatments.