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glaucoma medication with hair follicle stimulant effects
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research Comparative Study Between Fractional CO2 Laser Alone Versus Fractional CO2 Laser Combined With Topical Dutasteride in Treatment of Male Androgenic Alopecia
Combining fractional CO2 laser with topical dutasteride is more effective for treating male hair loss than using the laser alone.
research Topical Dutasteride for Androgenic Alopecia: Current State and Prospects
Topical dutasteride shows promise for hair loss but needs more research.
research Microneedling Plus Topical Dutasteride Solution for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study
Microneedling with topical dutasteride improves hair growth in men with hair loss and is safe to use.
research Topical Dutasteride with Microneedling in Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Combining topical dutasteride with microneedling is more effective for hair growth than microneedling alone.
research A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo and Active Controlled Phase II Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Novel Dutasteride Topical Solution (0.01%, 0.02%, and 0.05% w/v) in Male Subjects With Androgenetic Alopecia
The 0.05% dutasteride topical solution effectively promotes hair growth with fewer side effects than oral treatments.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Why isn’t Topical Dutasteride the “Gold Standard”?
Topical dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss but lacks FDA approval and research, leading to less use. Users report varying effectiveness and side effects, with some preferring oral treatments.
community Phase II topical dut study - outperforms oral fin with a minor DHT reduction
Topical dutasteride 0.05% is more effective for hair growth than oral finasteride 1mg, with minimal DHT reduction. The formulation uses castor oil and MCTs for better absorption but is not widely available until 2028.
community Topical Dutasteride and creatine
The conversation discusses using topical dutasteride as an alternative to oral finasteride to prevent hair shedding caused by creatine supplementation. Users share experiences with finasteride, dutasteride, and creatine, noting potential side effects and effectiveness concerns with topical treatments.
community Topical Dutasteride usage plan + build up prevention
The conversation discusses using a 0.03% topical Dutasteride solution for hair loss, as it may be more effective than Finasteride with fewer systemic side effects. OP plans to apply it daily for 100 days, then reduce frequency, due to past negative cognitive effects from oral treatments.
community Topical Dutasteride Recommended doses and concentrations with microneedling?
Topical dutasteride with microneedling is effective for androgenetic alopecia, improving hair thickness and density. Further research is needed to confirm long-term efficacy.