Why is no one talking about this? Topical dutasteride out performs oral finasteride. Finasteride/Dutasteride 9/6/2025
Topical dutasteride is considered more effective for hair regrowth with fewer side effects than oral finasteride. Users have mixed experiences, with some preferring topical applications for reduced side effects.
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An 18-year-old male switched from topical finasteride and minoxidil to oral dutasteride for diffuse hair loss and saw improvement without side effects, despite experiencing scalp itch and shedding. Commenters noted significant hair regrowth and were surprised by his young age and appearance.
community Topical dutasteride significantly outperforms oral finasteride
Topical dutasteride 0.05% is reported to outperform oral finasteride with minimal side effects, but concerns about study bias exist due to company funding. Some users report mixed results with topical dutasteride, noting issues with skin penetration and systemic absorption.
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The user switched from topical minoxidil/dutasteride to oral dutasteride, resulting in hair loss. They resumed topical treatment without regrowth and are considering switching to finasteride due to poor results with oral dutasteride.
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