Does Avodart Minimize Shock Loss Like Propecia Would?

I stopped using Propecia (Generic) approx 2 yrs. ago & switched to Avodart as Finasteride was no longer effective after 10 + yrs. of use.

What is the possibility that Avodart would be comparable to Propecia in minimizing shock loss before another transplant? Also, although you have strong reservations about this, what are the “possibilities” Avodart would have a similar effect used in conjunction with 2% ketoconazole on hair growth as propecia does?

Just wondering if you have any feedback from other physicians. Thanks again for a superior forum!!

Avodart (dutasteride) is not approved for the treatment of androgenic alopecia, but I realize some doctors and patients out there use it for that purpose anyway. The results and its effectiveness over Propecia (finasteride) are unclear, but at best, in my opinion, you get about the same result with a higher side effect potential. Did you have your hair bulk measured before you started the Avodart so that you could compare it to today, 2 years later? I’m curious to know what you saw.

As to the minimization of shock loss from Avodart… I do not know, but I would expect it will have value at preventing it, just as Propecia does.