Will I notice changes in my body if I start taking dutasteride?Dutasteride lowers DHT, so labels and trials describe prostate shrinkage over 3-6 months and, off-label, slowed hair loss; the same sources list sexual side effects and an observational link to depression.
The conversation discusses using Dutasteride, Finasteride, and Minoxidil for hair loss treatment. The user plans to gradually increase Dutasteride dosage to 2.5mg if no side effects occur, while others suggest combining it with Minoxidil and microneedling for better results.
The conversation is about obtaining custom-compounded topical finasteride in Germany due to side effects from oral finasteride. The user seeks a lower concentration solution separate from minoxidil, and others suggest self-mixing or trying alternatives like dutasteride.
Amazon will sell affordable finasteride, with users comparing prices from various sources like Costco and Mark Cuban's pharmacy. Some users also discuss the benefits of dutasteride for hair thickness.
A 24-year-old user tried finasteride, oral minoxidil, and dutasteride for hair loss but saw no improvement and was advised by their dermatologist to accept baldness. Other users suggested alternative treatments like RU58841, pyrilutamide, microneedling, and checking for underlying conditions or lifestyle factors.
Effective treatments for hair loss include finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil. Starting treatment early is important, and users discuss different brands, forms, and side effects.
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase III trial found that a 24-week treatment with topical finasteride significantly increased hair growth and was well-tolerated in Chinese men with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo.
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May 2004 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism”
This study found that dutasteride more effectively reduced serum dihydrotestosterone levels than finasteride in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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November 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
This study found that dutasteride increased scalp hair growth in men with male pattern hair loss, particularly at a 2.5 mg dose, and was more effective than finasteride over 24 weeks.
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February 2007 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism”
In this study, administering 5alpha-reductase inhibitors reduced dihydrotestosterone levels and was associated with mild, reversible decreases in semen parameters in healthy men.
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January 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
This study found that dutasteride increased hair growth and restoration in men with androgenetic alopecia more effectively than finasteride and was well tolerated over 24 weeks.