Dutasteride: what it is and how it works
Hair loss is a problem that affects millions of men and women and it usually causes loss of self-confidence and emotional breakdown. The field of medicine has had a considerable transformation over the years to provide specific solutions to androgenetic alopecia (pattern hair loss). Dutasteride is one of such developed and efficient medicines. In Sarin Wellness, under the guidance of Dr. Ankur Sarin and Dr. Jushya Bhatia, the patients are guided on whether Dutasteride will help them under evidence-based practice.
What Is Dutasteride?
Dutasteride is a prescription drug which is mostly used as a treatment of androgenetic alopecia. It is a member of the group of drugs called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors that controls the testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) production. High level of DHT is one of the causes of thinning hair and shrinking of follicles. Dutasteride is used to control DHT and hence retards hair loss and encourages the growth of thicker and healthier hair.
Dr. Ankur Sarin frequently prescribes Dutasteride at Sarin Wellness as a treatment to moderate to severe hair loss patients when other therapies like Minoxidil and Finasteride do not produce satisfactory results. Dr. Jushya Bhatia takes care of an in-depth evaluation of whether the medication is in line with the overall health and treatment objectives of a patient.
The Effect of Dutasteride: The Mechanism of Action
Dutasteride is more effective than Finasteride because it inhibits both Type 1 and Type 2 5-alpha reductase enzymes unlike Type 2, which is blocked by Finasteride. DHT triggers the contraction of hair follicles and therefore, by reducing its concentration, the follicles get back to their normal size and generate stronger hair.
1. Reducing DHT Levels
Clinical trials have indicated that up to 90 percent of DHT can be lowered by Dutasteride resulting in a massive increase in hair density. This renders it particularly helpful to those who have not fully resorted to any other kind of treatment to hair loss.
2. Follicular Recovery Promotion
Hair follicles will slowly resume more healthy growth patterns when it is inflamed by DHT. It is common to find that the shedding of the patients decreases in a couple of months and then the hair begins to be thick and well covered.
3. Long-Lasting Effects
Dutasteride has higher half life than Finasteride, that is it stays longer in the body. This leads to a longer lasting and more consistent increase in the growth of the hair.
Sarin Wellness, with Dr. Ankur Sarin and Dr. Jushya Bhatia, pays close attention to the patients during the course of their treatment to deliver the best outcomes and minimum side effects.
Dutasteride Forms: Oral and Injectable
Dutasteride is used as oral capsules and also as injectable mesotherapy whereby the drug is injected into the scalp. The injectable form is becoming an increasing trend due to the localized effect and low system absorption.
Both the forms are used safely and effectively administered by Dr. Ankur Sarin and Dr. Jushya Bhatia at Sarin Wellness under medical supervision.
Is Dutasteride Always Safe?
Although Dutasteride is very useful, it should not be used by pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding and may be prevented in some medical conditions. Before commencing treatment a consultation is necessary.
Sarin Wellness is concerned with patient safety and extensive assessments conducted by Dr. Ankur Sarin and Dr. Jushya Bhatia, where every person can get an individual, scientifically supported care.