topical dutasteride vs oral dutasteride

[jimmystanley]

i am considering using the topical...people seem to be worried that it hasn't been tested on humans. Is the worry about some bad effects it might have on us, or is it just a worry that it may not work?? :wink:

 

[hexedd]

Topical?

I have not heard of topical dutasteride. Where is there information about it?

 

[thin=depressed]

i am considering using the topical...people seem to be worried that it hasn't been tested on humans. Is the worry about some bad effects it might have on us, or is it just a worry that it may not work?? :wink:

The only worry is the hairs if dht inflicted will fall out which means major shed. This is not good regardless if they will come back. I have been avoiding this by applying extreme mild doses of it to skin along with min. Works like a charm like that.

 

[jimmystanley]

so you are using it?

 

[jimmystanley]

any other thoughts?

 

[Bismarck]

I think it works better orally as with virtually all hairloss drugs.

 

[baller292]

don't drink minoxidil or spironolactone :!:

 

[jimmystanley]

i am using propecia, but i like the idea of attacking the problem at the site. Do you guys think it is legit? (even though oral is better?)

 

[Bryan]

I think it works better orally as with virtually all hairloss drugs.

Oh, you mean like with fluridil and RU58841?

Bryan

 

[Dave001]

I think it works better orally as with virtually all hairloss drugs.

Sure, if "virtually all hairloss drugs" means all of the drugs for which a topical preparation doesn't exist. In general, oral ingestion is the poorest method of drug delivery.

 

[thin=depressed]

I think it works better orally as with virtually all hairloss drugs.

Sure, if "virtually all hairloss drugs" means all of the drugs for which a topical preparation doesn't exist. In general, oral ingestion is the poorest method of drug delivery.

Topical is the best way to deliver product because you don't stress out the liver and we get a stronger dose anyway. On the blister pack of soft gel dutasteride capsules it says "caution dutasteride can be absorbed through skin and should not be handled by pregnant woman". Enough said

 

[stabone1979]

Yes, it may be absorbed thru the skin, but the question is whether dutasteride will stay at the dht sites long enough to be effective, or will it be absorbed into the bloodstream to quickly

 

[jimmystanley]

if it goes into your blood is it like..."oh crap, now i'm in trouble"....or is it like "now it will have some effects like oral dutasteride"....or is it like... "ah crap, wasted some more lotion"...? :hairy:

 

[thin=depressed]

Yes, it may be absorbed thru the skin, but the question is whether dutasteride will stay at the dht sites long enough to be effective, or will it be absorbed into the bloodstream to quickly

I take finasteride as well so I really not concerned over it.

 

[Dave001]

Yes, it may be absorbed thru the skin, but the question is whether dutasteride will stay at the dht sites long enough to be effective, or will it be absorbed into the bloodstream to quickly

If it is absorbed into the bloodstream from topical application, the effects would be the same as if it were taken orally (assuming equal amounts, of course). Dutasteride and finasteride are both absorbed systemically too easily to make good topical candidates, though. If one is going to use either, they might as well swallow the pills to ensure a consistent effect.