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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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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

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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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

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

When to take dutamax 0.5(dutasteride) tablet? when to take dutamax 0.5(dutasteride) tablet? at night?

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Once a day..any time..You are suffering from hormonal changes causing androgenetic alopecia.. treatment depends on the grade of hair loss..it has got seven grades.so, medicine depends on the grade..it ...  Read More

My mother is currently having problem of hair loss . Whenever she comb her hair , she loose lot's of hair, she is worried about this. Kindly give your solution for this.

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Need detailed history Book consultation ...  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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My daughter is having hair loss? I need some meds to prevent it?why she's having hair loss and dandruff?

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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

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

Can long hair cause hair loss in the front region of head?? I have hair above my hip so can tht cause hair loss in the front region of head due to pressure

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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

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

I have been suffering from Hair loss for two years. now I am having thin hair.I haven't taken any hair loss medicine yet.

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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 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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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

Hair loss problem what is the root cause and what will be the treatment for stopping hair loss...

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Root cause can be any or many. Stress or disturbed diet, heredity, any previous illnesses etc. Dietary changes can be made. Can add regular Biotin supplements. Keeping the scalp clean helps as well. ...  Read More

I am facing tremendous hair loss after my accident which happened a month ago. What could be the reason the accident trauma, the medications i was in or something else. Any solution to stop the hair loss?

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Anagen effluvium is what I am suspecting, as per the case discussed. Do not worry too much you will get the normal growth phase back soon. Use medicated shampoo, hair mask and conditioner. You can t ...  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

Please suggest Treatment from Hair loss problem Kindly find attachment in which pics of my Hair, THANKS

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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 am facing high hair loss at early age of 18,what should I do now? I getting feared of lossing hair?

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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

My hairs are coming out too much. What are the blood tests should I get to know deficiency in my body for hair loss.?

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Thyroid profile ...  Read More

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