ARE DUTASTERIDE SCALP INJECTIONS THE ANSWER TO HAIR LOSS?

London Dermatology | 27 October 2024

Are you sick of having less hair on your head and more in your brush? Perhaps you’ve tried finasteride before but are still losing weight? Although experiencing hair loss can be upsetting, there are effective treatments that can help you maintain your gorgeous locks and, in certain cases, even grow them back. 

The medications finasteride and dutasteride are frequently used to treat hair loss. 

A drug called Dutasteride is mostly used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a disorder in which men’s prostate gland enlarges and causes urinary issues. Male pattern hair loss has been treated with Finasteride and dutasteride since men using finasteride for BPH began to report that their hair was coming back a few years ago. 

It’s also important to keep in mind that dutasteride is used “off label” in the UK because it does not have a licence to treat hair loss. Finasteride is the only DHT-blocking medication authorised for use in the UK to treat hair loss.

Dutasteride is a member of the 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor drug class. Finasteride is included in this as well. The way that dutasteride affects dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that is important in hair loss, is crucial to comprehending how it functions.

DHT has been found to have a significant role in male pattern baldness in people who are genetically prone to it. DHT binds to receptors on the hair follicles on top of your head and gradually shrinks them, causing a progressive decrease in hair thickness and density and, in certain situations, complete hair loss.

Both finasteride and dutasteride are effective drugs in the battle against hair loss, giving men who wish to grow their hair and confidence back hope. However, a hair loss professional should be consulted before choosing between the two. To choose the right drug for you, take into account aspects including availability, side effects, efficacy, and personal preferences. Keep in mind that it might take three to six months for improvements to show, and that maintaining any progress requires regular use.