5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride
Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically
- Is Finasteride unbeatable or are there equally powerful alternatives? Finasteride has the longest record of trial evidence in male androgenetic alopecia; in pooled 24-week trials dutasteride increased hair counts more, and minoxidil, topical finasteride, PRP, LLLT and microneedling have supporting studies. Regulators warn that finasteride can cause sexual side effects, depression and suicidal thoughts that may persist after stopping, its label also lists breast, semen and other physical effects, and dutasteride now carries a precautionary mood warning; both are prescription-only, and dutasteride and oral minoxidil are off-label for hair loss.
Injections of drug or vitamin mixtures into the scalp
Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet