J Am Acad Dermatol March 2014 PMID 24411083

A randomized, active- and placebo-controlled study of the efficacy and safety of different doses of dutasteride versus placebo and finasteride in the treatment of male subjects with androgenetic alopecia.

Walter Gubelin Harcha, Julia Barboza Martínez, Tsen-Fang Tsai, Kensei Katsuoka, Makoto Kawashima, Ryoji Tsuboi, Allison Barnes, Geraldine Ferron-Brady, Dushen Chetty

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Peak: 4 in Nov 2023
across 2 sources since May 2023

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The overall digital discussions reflect a moderate interest in the study, with comments like personal experience about taking dutasteride and finasteride, and references to side effect risks. The tone balances curiosity and skepticism, with some users highlighting specific figures and corrections, which shows a engagement that suggests attentiveness but not deep analytical focus.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions display mixed opinions, with some acknowledgment of the study's findings and others questioning the data or implications.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate curiosity, especially regarding side effects and real-world experiences, but lack in-depth exploration.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posts reference personal experiences or specific data points, indicating some level of thoughtful engagement, but overall discussion remains surface-level.

ImpactNeutral impact

The discussions acknowledge the relevance of the topic with some noting potential impacts, but overall the influence on broader perspectives appears limited.

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Bob
@sbskfk_ · X

@cremieuxrecueil I think the side effect risk for both drugs is about the same. This video goes deep into it. I've been taking dutasteride for almost two years now and I feel the same as I did on finasteride. In fact I'm taking 3 pills a day now! https://t.co/BoHeykH9DO

Sep 15, 2025 · 5 likes · 5 followers View post →
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@SHIBATAAA1 · X

え、これマジ…? 「デュタステリドはフィナステリドより発毛率は高いが、副作用の発生率はほぼ同じ。」

May 13, 2025 · 3 likes · 1 share · 2,686 followers View post →
みね@
@digital_labors · X

RT @SHIBATAAA1: え、これマジ…? 「デュタステリドはフィナステリドより発毛率は高いが、副作用の発生率はほぼ同じ。」

May 13, 2025 · 1 share · 2,726 followers View post →
Finasteride Watch
@FinasterideInfo · X

Correction: the GSK figure is 13.4%, not 20%. (The latter figure includes other adverse events which are not itemized in the table.) Source: Gubelin Harcha et al, 2014. https://t.co/FGxBVzu5Rd This figure is still 3.5x greater than Merck’s figure (3.8%).

Aug 15, 2024 · 820 followers View post →

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Bob
@sbskfk_ · X

@cremieuxrecueil I think the side effect risk for both drugs is about the same. This video goes deep into it. I've been taking dutasteride for almost two years now and I feel the same as I did on finasteride. In fact I'm taking 3 pills a day now! https://t.co/BoHeykH9DO

Sep 15, 2025 · 5 likes · 5 followers View post →
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Jun 20, 2025 · 1 followers View post →
みね@
@digital_labors · X

RT @SHIBATAAA1: え、これマジ…? 「デュタステリドはフィナステリドより発毛率は高いが、副作用の発生率はほぼ同じ。」

May 13, 2025 · 1 share · 2,726 followers View post →
Q太@AGA治療でハゲ完治
@SHIBATAAA1 · X

え、これマジ…? 「デュタステリドはフィナステリドより発毛率は高いが、副作用の発生率はほぼ同じ。」

May 13, 2025 · 3 likes · 1 share · 2,686 followers View post →
Finasteride Watch
@FinasterideInfo · X

Correction: the GSK figure is 13.4%, not 20%. (The latter figure includes other adverse events which are not itemized in the table.) Source: Gubelin Harcha et al, 2014. https://t.co/FGxBVzu5Rd This figure is still 3.5x greater than Merck’s figure (3.8%).

Aug 15, 2024 · 820 followers View post →