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Hair Loss Reversed in Woman with Avodart (Dutasteride)

J Drugs Dermatol. 2005 Sep-Oct;4(5):637-40.
Olszewska M, Rudnicka L.
Department of Dermatology, Warsaw Medical School, Warsaw, Poland. malgorzataolszewska@yahoo.com

Effective treatment of female androgenic alopecia with dutasteride.

Dihydrotestosterone is the main molecule responsible for androgenic alopecia. Finasteride, which reduces transformation of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone and decreases dihydrotestosterone activity, is approved for treatment of androgenic alopecia in men. We describe the case of a 46-year-old woman with androgenic alopecia, non-responsive to minoxidil, who initially benefited from finasteride. Due to only limited improvement after finasteride and persisting profound psychological distress resulting from androgenic alopecia, another 5-reductase inhibitor, dutasteride, was introduced. Clinical evaluation and trichogram were applied for assessment of dutasteride efficacy in this patient. Additionally, mean hair diameter was monitored by means of computer dermoscopy. After 6 months of therapy, significant improvement was observed and after 9 months the clinical diagnosis of androgenic alopecia could no longer be made in this patient. No side effects were observed. In conclusion, theoretical data and our experience in this case show that dutasteride might develop into a true alternative in treatment of androgenic alopecia.

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Regrowth.com Webmaster Norwood 3v

Yes, you might find it hard to believe, but Finasteride is a recommended treatment for any woman not planning/able to have kids who shows any signs of androgen (male hormone) excess.  Avodart (dutasteride) has not been comprehensively studied, most likely because they're not even marketing it for men with hair loss, but it shold be even more effective in women who have hair loss due to excessive male hormones.  Finasteride and Dutasteride are better tolerated in women than men (no sexual side effects) - the only concern is women taking it and having kids.  With Dutasteride this would even e more of a concern since it can take a month or more to clear your system. "Don't be afraid to see what you see. "

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