58 citations
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March 2006 in “Current topics in medicinal chemistry” Dutasteride effectively treats benign prostatic hyperplasia and may reduce prostate cancer risk.
February 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair growth in men, with similar safety.
32 citations
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February 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” Dutasteride safely promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss, with mild side effects.
7 citations
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May 2008 in “PubMed” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride in reducing urinary retention and surgery risks in people aged 65 and older.
April 2024 in “Dermatology reports” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair regrowth in male and female pattern hair loss, with similar side effects.
6 citations
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December 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Oral dutasteride improves hair growth, reduces hair loss, and is safe for most patients.
1 citations
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August 2022 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Dutasteride is the most effective for hair loss but may cause sexual and mental side effects.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
December 2024 in “Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences” Finasteride and dutasteride are equally effective and safe for treating BPH.
4 citations
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December 2013 in “Archivio italiano di urologia, andrologia” Dutasteride reduces hospitalization and prostate cancer risk compared to finasteride, potentially offsetting its higher cost.
March 2013 in “European Urology Supplements”
6 citations
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December 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” Dutasteride effectively and safely treats male hair loss for over a year.
December 2023 in “Annals of phytomedicine” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss treatment.
19 citations
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” Dutasteride is safe and effective for treating hair loss, but may decrease libido.
Dutasteride did not change rat spermatogenesis or oxidative stress but needs more research.
August 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Dutasteride effectively treats hair loss and prostate issues.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Dutasteride 0.5 mg/day is the best treatment for male pattern baldness.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Dutasteride 0.5 mg/day is the best treatment for male pattern baldness.
24 citations
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June 2013 in “Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy” Dutasteride effectively treats benign prostatic hyperplasia but isn't approved for preventing prostate cancer.
4 citations
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September 2006 in “European Urology Supplements” Dutasteride reduces DHT and improves BPH symptoms more effectively than finasteride.
April 2018 in “The Journal of Urology” Dutasteride use can lead to a stable decline in sexual function that is not affected by age or prostate size.
1 citations
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July 2017 in “The Journal of Urology” Low-dose finasteride and dutasteride reduce PSA levels by 27.8% in men with male androgenetic alopecia.
March 2013 in “The Journal of Urology” Non-daily Dutasteride is more cost-effective and has lower cancer incidence than daily treatment.
39 citations
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March 2007 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Dutasteride helps slow hair loss and boosts hair growth.
Mesotherapy with dutasteride effectively treats hair loss with manageable side effects.
1 citations
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November 2010 in “Anticancer Research” Finasteride and dutasteride both increase chromogranin A levels similarly.
September 2023 in “Forum Dermatologicum” Dutasteride injections can help treat hair loss in men and women.
July 2013 in “Edinburgh Research Archive (University of Edinburgh)” Dutasteride may reduce insulin sensitivity and increase body fat.
March 2002 in “Hair transplant forum international” Dutasteride's effect on hair loss treatment is uncertain and should be used cautiously.
4 citations
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May 2011 in “Current Drug Discovery Technologies” A new liposomal system for applying dutasteride to the skin was developed, showing better skin absorption and stability, potentially improving treatment for hair loss.