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April 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine”
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia's cause is unclear, affects mainly postmenopausal women, and current treatments focus on stopping hair loss rather than regrowth.
Switching from finasteride to a genericdutasteride led to unexpectedly high DHT levels, prompting a switch to a reputed brand and consideration of softgel capsules for better absorption. The user plans to retest DHT levels and may return to finasteride if issues persist.
The conversation is about switching from brand-name Avodart to genericDutasmart for hair loss treatment, with concerns about shedding and side effects. The user also discusses using oral Minoxidil and plans to increase the dose for better results.
People are discussing switching to Indian genericdutasteride tablets like Dutanol and Dutaheal due to cost concerns, with some users reporting positive results when taken with a high-fat meal. Users have shared experiences with different brands, noting varying effectiveness and side effects compared to finasteride.
In the US, Amazon Pharmacy offers unlimited generic Finasteride and Dutasteride for $5/month with RxPass, requiring an Amazon Prime membership and a prescription. Alternatives include Costco and other pharmacies, but prices and availability vary.
Genetic variations influence how people respond to dutasteride for hair loss, with some benefiting more from finasteride. Dutasteride is effective for most, but genetic differences may cause it to be less effective for some.