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    medication that inhibits DHT to treat enlarged prostate and hair loss

    Dutasteride, also known by the brand name Avodart, is a medication primarily used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which is an enlarged prostate. It works by inhibiting the action of the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase, which converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that contributes to prostate growth. Additionally, dutasteride is sometimes used off-label to treat male pattern baldness due to its ability to reduce DHT levels, which are implicated in hair loss.

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      community Duasteride and breast tissue accumulation.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is experiencing breast tissue growth from taking dutasteride and minoxidil, and is considering reducing the dosage or stopping the medication. Suggestions include seeing an endocrinologist, using Raloxifene or Arimidex, and considering topical treatments or surgery if necessary.

      community Why you may be taking Dutasteride wrong

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  63 upvotes 5 months ago
      Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss, with optimal dosing at 0.5mg once or twice a week to minimize side effects. Topical application may further reduce side effects while effectively lowering scalp DHT.

      community Is finasteride better than dutasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  31 upvotes 8 months ago
      Dutasteride reduces DHT more effectively than finasteride, but finasteride is more commonly used and approved for hair loss. Users have mixed opinions on dutasteride's effectiveness, with some experiencing better results and others facing side effects or no improvement.

      community Dutasteride 0.5mg every 5 days

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is using 5% Minoxidil and 0.1% topical Finasteride and is considering adding 0.5mg Dutasteride every 5 days to stabilize hair regrowth. Consistency with treatment is advised, and there is no strong evidence linking Finasteride or Dutasteride to fertility issues.

      community Dutasteride 6 months - Should I quit or wait more?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been on dutasteride for 6 months, experiencing initial hair health but then shedding and brittle hair, with no improvement. They use minoxidil, ketoconazole, dutasteride, and vitamin D, and are questioning whether to continue treatment despite no results.