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Old 07-23-2009, 08:48 AM
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Thank you for answering my question. I always have to say a short prayer that I am not setting myself up for an attack...lol.

Now, in your opinion are there people who may be a better candidate for dutasteride than finasteride? Or if they experienced any side effect with the finasteride should they consider dutasteride as an alternative?

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Jessica,

Firstly let me say that you have nothing to fear from myself nor Bill nor Spex nor PGP nor Jotronic nor any of us.

Secondly, while scientifically trained in biology and chemistry, I am not a qualified medical professional nor health care provider and any one who takes my advice should always consult with qualified medical professional or health care provider, before making a decision.

Thirdly, I think, that Gary's question may have been sufficiently answered knowing that minoxidil and finasteride are the only chemicals empirically proven to regrow hair.

Fourthly, perhaps it is best that you initiate your own thread "who may be a better candidate for dutasteride than finasteride?" where other members can post responses to your inquires.
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I know some who switched to dut b/c they had bad sides from fin, and the dut was fine on them. Generally, dut's side are perceived to be stronger, though, and there is certainly less clarity on all matters concerning dut, vs. fin.

Various H+W patients have certainly tried dut, and with success, for either the aforementioned reason; or, as I plan to incorporate it, when fin's potency looks to be fading.
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Great info, thank you. I appreciate your comments.
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I have no personal or patient experience with this medication. I do know there was an article published in 2005 (Archives of Dermatological Research) that studied 48 women with fine hair. After 9 months of study they concluded that it helped the hair gain strength, elasticity and mass. Other than this, I know of no other data to support its claim.

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Jessica,

Thanks for the information. If you or Dr. Limmer have access to or could tell me where to find this article, I'd appreciate it. Feel free to email me with the information at help@hairtransplantnetwork.com so as not to hijack this thread from Gary.

Thanks also for your more recent involvement in helping to answer member questions. I certainly appreciate it and I know our members do too.

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We always say , stick to the BIG 3

Propecia
Minoxidil
and a potential small value in Nizoral or Revita shampoo

Thats all you can do non surgically to promote hairloss.
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What does Nizoral and Revita do? I don't have any negative reaction to Minoxodil so wouldn't have any objection to going onto the higher strength. Would using a larger quantity of the 5% Minoxodil have the same effect?
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Dr. Brad will be back Aug. 3; I will ask him and get back to you! Have a great weekend!
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