Is it true that Fin 1mg ED inhibits 85-90% of 5AR2 (and 1% of 5AR1) whereas Dut 0,5mg ED inhibits 98-99% of 5AR2 (and 50% of 5AR1). Since type 1 inhibition doesn’t prevent hair loss is that extra 8-14% suppression of 5AR2 really worth the 50 times greater suppression of 5AR1? By that I mean if it makes a huge difference in terms of regrowth/maintenance of hair. If so can the extra 8-14% suppression of 5AR2 really be the reason because some studies seem to suggest that Dut is far superior to Fin?
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Answer: Dutasteride vs. Finasteride? Englewood Cliffs New Jersey
This is certainly worth a discussion with your physician. The long term side effect are not clear and everyone responds differently. Personally, I never prescribe Propecia to anyone of child bearing years.
Alternatives such as PRP, though more expensive in the near term, in and...
I have never seen any studies that directly compare the effects of Finasteride compared to Dutasteride. Keep in mind that the prevention of hair loss with those medications are only claimed to take place in the mid scalp and crown areas. Although I have had patients who really thought they also...
