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Dutasteride dosage for hair loss

Hello, I was recently diagnosed as a diffused thinner slowly progressing to NW2 by 2 different doctors. The hair loss/thinning is not very aggressive. It's slow. I was prescribed finasteride by one and dutasteride by the other doctor. I have no medical history of allergies or any other problems. I am concerned about the side effects but want to qui

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hi The person I know was taking this Dutasteride 0.5g tablet for past 3 months and He have a question wheather this medication will affect his sperm volume and mortality and causes infertility

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A trichologist prescribed DUMAN /dutasteride to control hairfall also told that may need to take long term. Along with this Minoxidil 10% is also given. My question is if long term how long would the patient need to take this medicine “DUMAN”? Are there any side effects? A known lady friend told me that she took it when prescribed by a doctor and

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For more information on this treatment you will have consult at clinic or online. Cannot comment of someone else's treatment like this without examination of the patient ...  Read More

How long does body hair loss due to dutacet tablets (consumed 6 tablets each 0.5mg) side effect last?

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The body hair loss is not a side effect that is mentioned prominently in the studies done about dutasteride. I am the first dermatologist in India who published a study on dutasteride for its use in a ...  Read More

I was wondering if it was ok to take aldactone and dutasteride together for hair loss?

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Depends on grade...You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without ...  Read More

I was having a severe hair fall post covid so i consulted a dermatologist and he prescribed me dutasteride 0.5mg once for a month...is it safe as it is a hormonal.medicine? I have attached pic after oiling of my hair.

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Alternate medicine available. ..You are suffering from hormonal changes causing post COVID Telogen effluvium causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain ...  Read More

Which is topical treatment is more effective for hair loss ..topical dutasteride or topical finasteride?

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail ...  Read More

Is it fine to switch from dutasteride to finasteride along with multivitamin, biotin for male pattern hair loss ?

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Hello there...I can understand your concern. Dutestride and finestride have a very similar mechanism of action. Dutestride has an additional action compared to finestride. Hence more potent than it. B ...  Read More

I have been prescribed Dutasteride 0.5mg for male pattern hair loss but i later found out that it has some serious sexual side effects. Should i continue with the treatment for male pattern hair loss?

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You can meet me for prp treatment. ...  Read More

I have consulted a dermatologist for my hair loss post covid He has adviced me dutasteride 0.5 mg for. Month . does it help in hair fall control and is there any long side effect as it is used prostate issue.

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As such no side effects ...  Read More

I have been suffering from last 10yrs Hair loss problem ..front side my hair is loss getting blading

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ...  Read More

I have been having hair loss for some time now and I am not able to understand anything. Please tell me what should I do

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I have been using dutasteride for 1.5 years . Last time I consult my doctor and she told me to take the medicine for 8 months but since then I have already consumed it for 1.5 yr . So do I need to stop it or should I continue my medication ( because nits working for my me)?

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For second opinion regarding treatment please consult online ...  Read More

Does switching from minoxidil 10% to 5% increases hair fall? I am also on oral minoxidil 2.5mg and oral dutasteride

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Is there any dermatologist in India who does dutasteride Mesotherapy? Wherein you don't need to take Duts everyday but just get a scalp injection once in a month. It's said to be safer then oral dutasteride as it has less side effects. But I don't know if any doctor practices it here.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hi , I am facing hair loss since couple of time, I consulted a Dermatologist and he suspected I have low s.ferririne level ,after test it was 15 .97 and within three months it rose to 72 after taking supplement prescribed by Doctor. But still I am facing hair loss ,current I am taking Dutasteride 0.5 in morning everday since 1 month prescribed by d

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I have been prescribed dutasteride for androgenetic alopecia. I wanted to understand the long term impact of dutasteride on health and any other organs. Whether, one has to take dutasteride life long to maintain the hair? Also, prescribed are joygain advance and biodens F10 lotion. Is there any negative impact of these two drugs?

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Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist & discuss ...  Read More

Is dutasteride 0.025 lotion effective on hair than topical finasteride?.I have read articles that dutasteride molecules are large and donot penetrate easily through the scalp

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail ...  Read More

I have been applying topical finasteride from 3years and recently switched to topical dutasteride 0.025 ..will I face hair shedding phase again?

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Unlikely ...  Read More

I have been getting treatment for my hair loss from last 5yrs..started with minoxidil,then topical finasteride from last 3years and now topical dutasteride from 3months..but still I see hair loss. Can I get some suggestions on how can I stop/manage my hair loss better

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Kindly share your pictures and do online consultation ...  Read More

I'm using minoxidil 5% for my hair loss for last 4-5 years. Results aren't that great. Recently i saw dutamax lotion which contains dutasteride. Can dutamax be applied on scalp?

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You need specific hormone therapy...You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain me ...  Read More

I'm 19 years old and I've been prescribed dutasteride. Are there any side effects i should look out for? And how to manage them?

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Usually no side effects but it may vary from person to person U must be having a lot of hair fall Just wanted to know if u r sexually active ...  Read More

I notice my hair loss from 2/3 months now i notice also eye brow loss..its day by day got more hair losses so I want to stop my hair loss and eye brow loss so please doctor help me to stop my hair falling thank you

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U have sent a prescription but not clinical photos It may be alopecia areata ...  Read More

Continually loss of hair due to bald, There is some medicine for this.not all hair only side hair loss

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Have been prescribed dutasteride o.5 mg once a day for a month for my hairfall " is this medicine bad for my health as i am young to use it. Will it afect my sexual health

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Who has priscribed? Based on your baldness it can be used ...  Read More

I have been prescribed dutasteride o.5 mg once a day for a month for my hairfall " is this medicine bad for my sex life?

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Yes it has sexual side effects ...  Read More

Hi doctor, I'm in grade 4 of my hairloss. I have skin allergy to alcohol based minoxidil and less sexual ability after taking dht suppressor. Because of this I couldn't do anything about my hairloss. I want to undergo mesotherapy with dutasteride. As that is the only option left for me to save my remaining hair. But I couldn't find any doctors w

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Hi. Greetings. I would not advise you to do it by yourself at home. Dutasteride availability in mesosolution should improve soon. Trial of non alcohol based minoxidil can be considered after checkin ...  Read More

I have been on dutasteride daily for last 3 years. Will it cause androgen receptor to increase in long run? And is it safe to take for my liver?

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It's only receptor blocker..You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medication ...  Read More

I have a hair loss problem what should i do should i change my shampoo what i need to do plz tell me

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You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effects. ...  Read More

I have a hair loss problm, i have been facing hair loss problem from few months i use what should we do

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Get online consultation for detailed examination and treatment ...  Read More

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