December 2025 in “The AAPS Journal” Finasteride and dutasteride's effects are mainly due to target binding saturation and slow enzyme turnover.
March 2016 in “National Repository of Dissertations in Serbia” Dutasteride is more cost-effective than finasteride for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia in Montenegro.
17 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of Genetic Counseling” Genetic counselors should be culturally skilled and aware of transgender patients' unique health risks and needs.
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October 2020 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The Brazilian Society of Dermatology agrees that oral isotretinoin is effective for acne and other skin conditions, and it's safe when monitored, but more research is needed on dosing and duration.
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January 2015 in “Journal of drug assessment” Taking five small dutasteride capsules is the same as taking one larger capsule.
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April 2024 in “Urology Annals” Taking dutasteride every other day works as well as daily and better preserves sexual function.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology”
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June 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dutasteride helps hair growth in those unresponsive to finasteride, but may cause more sexual dysfunction.
March 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Dutasteride 0.5mg was found to be more effective than finasteride 1mg in treating male pattern hair loss, with similar side effects.
January 2025 in “Annals of Dermatology” Low-dose dutasteride effectively and safely promotes hair growth in men.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dutasteride improved hair density and thickness in men not helped by finasteride, with minimal side effects.
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June 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride 0.5 mg daily improves hair growth safely in men with hair loss.
February 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Dutasteride 0.5mg is more effective than finasteride 1mg for treating male pattern baldness.
July 2019 in “Dermatología Cosmética, Médica y Quirúrgica” Small injections of dutasteride improved hair thickness in men with hair loss without major side effects.
September 2024 in “Dermatology” Dutasteride works better than finasteride for hair loss and has mild, reversible side effects.
September 2024 in “Health of Man” Low-dose dutasteride effectively and safely promotes hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
408 citations
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May 2004 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Dutasteride more effectively lowers DHT levels in men with enlarged prostates than finasteride.
December 2022 in “Acta Ophthalmologica” Dutasteride potentially improves cell survival and reduces retinal damage in retinitis pigmentosa.
11 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Dermatology” Dutasteride safely treats hair loss without harming sexual function.
97 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride 0.5 mg works better than finasteride and placebo for increasing hair in men with hair loss.
January 2019 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Dutasteride improved both hair loss and acne in two young men.
November 2005 in “The Journal of Urology” Dutasteride may lower the chance of finding prostate cancer in men with enlarged prostates.
February 2021 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride and dutasteride may cause macular abnormalities.
33 citations
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August 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride at increasing hair count and reversing hair thinning in men with hair loss, but both have similar side effects.
20 citations
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October 2018 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” Dutasteride does not impair mental function in elderly men with enlarged prostate.
April 2026 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride and dutasteride reduce semen quality, with dutasteride having a stronger negative effect.
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December 2017 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Dutasteride is linked to a higher chance of sexual dysfunction, especially in younger males and the elderly.
April 2022 in “Reactions Weekly” 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.
June 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” A dissolving microneedle patch with dutasteride offers effective, long-lasting hair loss treatment with fewer side effects.