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Date: 7/1/01
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Dutasteride works alot like propecia. The difference being that Dut blocks two types (A and B) of the enzyme that converts Testosterone into DHT while Propecia only blocks one. The results do in fact look encouraging (I saw pics) but the safety profile has been of some concern. Also, there is a question about it's effectivness on the frontal portion of the scalp. I think it's strength will be in retaining your current haircount and growing a modest amount of hair (better then propecia does). Many people are troubled by the side effects of propecia. Since Dut is a "souped up" propecia, I guess we can expect the side effects to be more common and severe. Dut is actually indicated for the treatment of enlarged prostate just like proscar (5mg propecia)was at first. The NDA for Dut was submitted to the FDA for the treatment of enlarged prostate but not for hairloss just yet. They have completed their phase 2 trials and are set to begin phase 3 trials. It could be some time before it is approved if at all. However, if it gets approved for enlarged prostates, I'm sure people will take their chances by taking it for hairloss. I would not recommend this, but I think it's a reality. It was the same situation when proscar came out.

Let's keep our fingers crossed, Take Care

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Note - This message was recopied by Pat the editor from the original discussion group to this vastly improved online community.

The name of orginal poster and the date posted are listed below:

From: MD
Date: 7/1/01
Time: 10:48:03 PM
Remote Name: 64.252.68.150


Comments
Dutasteride works alot like propecia. The difference being that Dut blocks two types (A and B) of the enzyme that converts Testosterone into DHT while Propecia only blocks one. The results do in fact look encouraging (I saw pics) but the safety profile has been of some concern. Also, there is a question about it's effectivness on the frontal portion of the scalp. I think it's strength will be in retaining your current haircount and growing a modest amount of hair (better then propecia does). Many people are troubled by the side effects of propecia. Since Dut is a "souped up" propecia, I guess we can expect the side effects to be more common and severe. Dut is actually indicated for the treatment of enlarged prostate just like proscar (5mg propecia)was at first. The NDA for Dut was submitted to the FDA for the treatment of enlarged prostate but not for hairloss just yet. They have completed their phase 2 trials and are set to begin phase 3 trials. It could be some time before it is approved if at all. However, if it gets approved for enlarged prostates, I'm sure people will take their chances by taking it for hairloss. I would not recommend this, but I think it's a reality. It was the same situation when proscar came out.

Let's keep our fingers crossed, Take Care

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Any recent information about the upcoming drug dutasteride? Thanks. LO

Latest word is that it is up for FDA review in a month or two. Should be approved for is initial use of BPH treatment. At least this way it will get to market very soon.

its been approved. another good site to check out is hairlosstalk.com for more information.