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November 2020 in “JAMA Dermatology”
This pharmacovigilance study found an increased association of suicidality and psychologicaladverseevents with finasteride use, especially among younger patients using it for alopecia.
Dutasteride at 0.5mg may have fewer sexual side effects than expected, with many side effects attributed to psychological factors (nocebo effect). The placebo group experienced more side effects, suggesting fear and anxiety might contribute to perceived side effects.
Oral dutasteride and oral minoxidil are recommended for hair regrowth, with topical treatments being less effective. Stopping treatment results in losing any regrowth achieved.
Celebrities may use Dutasteride for hair loss, but Finasteride is more commonly used due to its extensive research and long-term safety. Dutasteride is considered more effective but is often used off-label or as a secondary option.
Clascoterone is being discussed as a promising new hair loss treatment, showing significant improvement in trials. Despite this, skepticism persists about its effectiveness, cost, and side effects, with some users preferring minoxidil and finasteride.
Minoxidil 5% topical solution may cause eyesight problems, with some users experiencing blurred vision. The discussion also mentions finasteride's potential side effects, including erectile dysfunction, with varied personal experiences.