Use of dutaprost

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Use of dutaprost

Asked for Male, 24 Years

Hi I've visited Dr Akansh Jain yesterday through practo for skin issue and hairfall issues. For hairfall he has prescribed dutaprost 0.5mg. Later I got to know it has side effects leading to impotence. What should I do?

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu

Dermatologist 13 yrs exp Chennai

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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 medications without any side effects. Treatment depends on the grade of hair loss. So, it's a must for diagnosing which grade, you are in for an effective treatment. Please send photos of your head, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.

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Dr. Ishita Raka Dermatologist 8 yrs exp Agra · Accepted Answer

Dr. Ishita Raka

Dermatologist 8 yrs exp Agra

Dutaprost is given in cases of Androgenic alopecia. This low dose has seldom side effects, very rare. But this drug is important if you have genetic cause of hairloss. Don't worry about these rare side effects.