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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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The side effect profile depends on if topical or oral prescription was given. Also if it is combined with other medications. Please take online consultation for better assessment and treatment plan. ...  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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No..You are suffering from alopecia areata.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consul ...  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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Pls do online consultation for detailed prescription and further guidance ...  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

Hi, I am suffering from male pattern baldness. To cure and recover my hair back I'm on medication taking Dutasteride tablets everyday, under medication since 6 years. Recently I had pain in my testicles and got it diagnosed and report said I've Grade 1 Varicocele. Was this due to Dutasteride tablets? Should I now stop not taking It? Does that affec

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Varicocele is not caused by dutasteride.. though pain can be due to this ...  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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Not like that... treatment depends on the grade...You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible w ...  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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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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It has.. however treatment depends on the grade...You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible w ...  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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Pls do online consultation for detailed prescription and further guidance ...  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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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Compete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  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

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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Treatment depends on the 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 medic ...  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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Continually loss of hair due to bald, There is some medicine for this.not all hair only side hair loss

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Which medicine I should use for my hair loss? And my hairs have became white ... please tell me good medicine

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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

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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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

Can anyone suggest me the product/ solution on regrowth of hair I have loss lot of hair due to covid 19

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Usually hair fall is temporary, take a diet rich in proteins If hair fall is persistent, consult online for proper prescription ...  Read More

I continuously am loosing my hair from last two to three years , how should I treat the hair loss problem?

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You can use dhurdhurpatradi tail twice a week Massage your scalp gently and have a hair wash next day Do contact me for further guidance 8655 645416 ...  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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Hello You can now stop using it and find alternative therapy for hair regrowth if you have any doubt as on thia dosage it doesn't harm for long term ingestion but get annual or 6 monthly report for Li ...  Read More

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